Colombian President Gustavo Petro revealed on Tuesday that he believes the Trump administration has revoked its travel visa to the United States.
Petro, who tried to pressure him to accept immigrants deported by President Trump earlier this year, made his claim at a cabinet meeting in Bogota.
“I can’t go anymore because I believe they took my visa,” Peter said.
“I didn’t have to have that, but anyway, I’ve already seen Donald Duck a few times so I’ll go see other things,” the Columbia president added, shooting Trump.
The State Department refused to confirm or reject Petro’s claims, citing the confidentiality of Visa Records.
“Visa records are confidential under US law, and therefore we cannot discuss the details of individual visa cases,” a State Department spokesperson told the post.
Trump threatened visa sanctions, increased testing for travelers, and emergency tariffs of up to 50% in January.
Peter, a former left guerilla, first refused to deport Colombian immigrants, lamenting that the Trump administration is treating them like “criminals.”
The President of Columbia quickly reversed the course after Trump’s threat, offering US presidential plane use, and redirecting immigrants back to Colombia.
“What’s happening today makes it clear to the world that America is once again respected,” White House press chief Karoline Leavitt said of the showdown at the time.
