Donald J.Trump endorses Abelardo de la Espriella as Colombia’s new president

congratulated the Colombian leader he calls “El Tigre” and pledged to strengthen ties between the two nations.

WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella as the new president of Colombia on a Truth Social post on June 22, 2026 at 2:21 PM EST.

Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “Congratulations to “El Tigre” (THE TIGER!) Abelardo de la Espriella, the new President of Colombia! It was my Great Honor to endorse him, and I look forward to working together to build a powerful relationship between Colombia and the United States of America, which will bring new levels of Greatness for both of our Countries! Donald J.Trump”

Trump referred to Abelardo de la Espriella by the nickname “El Tigre” and declared it a “Great Honor” to have backed his candidacy. The post signaled a desire by the White House to deepen cooperation between Washington and Bogota under the incoming Colombian administration.

The congratulatory message pledged to build what Trump called “a powerful relationship” aimed at delivering “new levels of Greatness” for both nations. Colombia is a longstanding U.S. partner on counternarcotics, trade, and regional security, and the tone of the post suggested Trump views the new leadership in Bogota as an opportunity to expand that partnership.

Relations between the two countries have experienced periods of tension in recent years over migration policy and extradition disputes. Trump’s public endorsement of a foreign presidential candidate is notable because U.S. presidents rarely take sides in another nation’s elections.

The post did not detail specific policy goals or bilateral agreements under discussion. It remains unclear what commitments, if any, the two leaders have made to each other ahead of Abelardo de la Espriella’s assumption of office.

In the last 30 days, 271 of 632 Trump posts on Truth Social fell under an uncategorized topic, reflecting the breadth of subjects the president addresses on the platform.

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