Donald Trump took to his Truth Social account (@realDonaldTrump) to publicly congratulate Abelardo de la Espriella on becoming Colombia's new President, pairing the warm message with a clear statement of intent to pursue a closer relationship between the two countries.
Saluting "El Tigre"
Trump addressed de la Espriella in his post by the Colombian leader's well-known nickname "El Tigre," which translates to "The Tiger." The personal touch underscored the enthusiasm behind the message. Trump wrote that endorsing de la Espriella had been his "Great Honor," indicating a strong sense of personal alignment with the incoming administration in Bogotá.
A Forward-Looking Vision for Two Nations
Beyond the congratulations, Trump laid out a broader ambition. He expressed his desire to work together with de la Espriella to build what he called a "powerful relationship" between Colombia and the United States of America. Trump stated his belief that this partnership would bring "new levels of Greatness" for both countries, setting a high-expectations tone for future diplomatic and economic ties. The post was signed off as "President DONALD J. TRUMP."
Trump's Full Post
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! President DONALD J. TRUMP
