Trump and Petro meet at White House after months of hostility, signaling a fragile diplomatic thaw.

President Trump will host Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House in a rare meeting following months of public hostility. The two leaders, who have clashed over immigration, U.S. military actions, and support for Israel, engaged in a nearly hour-long phone call that led to a diplomatic thaw. Petro, a former leftist guerrilla, had previously refused U.S. deportation flights and urged American soldiers to defy Trump, prompting visa revocation and sanctions. Trump responded with harsh rhetoric and unfounded accusations. Despite their deep differences, a special five-day visa and White House invitation were granted, signaling a fragile détente driven more by necessity than mutual respect. Colombia remains a key U.S. ally, and the meeting may pause tensions, though Petro’s term ends in August, limiting long-term impact.