Trump Administration Sanctions Colombian Leader: Protecting America from Drug Cartels or Political Theater?

In a stark reminder that America's fight against illegal drugs is far from over, the Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his close family members. The Treasury Department’s move accuses Petro of enabling drug cartels to operate with impunity—an alarming claim considering Colombia's role as a principal source of cocaine flooding U.S. streets. Is Washington Standing Firm or Stirring Unnecessary Discord? President Trump’s decision to sanction a leader of one of America’s key South American partners might seem harsh, but when viewed through an America First lens, it underscores the urgency of defending national sovereignty...