U.S. President Donald Trump endorses Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of Colombia’s June 21 runoff election, after de la Espriella wins the most votes in the first round. Multiple outlets report that Trump publicly backed de la Espriella on his Truth Social account, describing him as an “intelligent, strong and tough” leader and saying the outcome is important for the U.S.-Colombia relationship. Trump also characterizes de la Espriella’s opponent—left-leaning senator Iván Cepeda—using terms such as “radical left” or “radical leftist Marxist.”
Colombian media outlets add that de la Espriella responds to the endorsement by thanking Trump following his first-round performance. Other coverage highlights political context around the campaign, including concerns raised by opponents about possible foreign influence. Overall, the reports focus on the endorsement itself, the timing ahead of the runoff, and the messages Trump and de la Espriella exchange publicly through social media.
