Donald Trump pledges full U.S. backing for Colombia if De la Espriella wins runoff

On June 10, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his endorsement of Colombia’s right‑wing presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, stating that a victory would give Colombia “the total support and full force of the United States.”

Trump described De la Espriella as “intelligent, strong and tenacious” and said his administration would boost the economy, create jobs, promote trade, curb illegal immigration, and combat crime and drugs. He warned that the candidate would face “a radical left Marxist” opponent, Iván Cepeda, in the June 21 runoff. The statements were posted on Trump’s Truth Social account and shared by the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá.