President Donald Trump, speaking in the early hours of October 20th, 2025, around 1:02 AM UTC, continued his sharp criticism of Colombia, calling its president "a lunatic" and stating the country is "out of control" due to its cocaine production. Trump also described Argentina as "dying" and "fighting for its life" in response to a question about farmer concerns regarding a trade deal. He also reiterated his willingness to use the Insurrection Act, asserting that "50% of the presidents have used the Insurrection Act." Trump's remarks on Colombia, as reported by @atrupar, come amid ongoing disputes, including a recent incident where a Colombian fisherman was killed in a U.S. operation. The President also commented on a potential deal with Harvard, suggesting a $500 million fine and the opening of trade schools as a possible outcome. Separately, Vice President Vance stated that survivors of suspected drug boats are "narco-terrorists" and expressed indifference to their fate as long as they do not bring "poison into our country." In other statements, Trump addressed the Affordable Care Act tax credits, stating, "We want to have great healthcare, so we will do whatever we can do to have great healthcare." Regarding a deal involving Intel, he claimed the U.S. has made "$30 or $40 billion on that deal." The Vaad is reportedly expected to endorse Jack Ciattarelli for Governor, according to @OpenSourceZone. Previously, President Trump had authorized special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to negotiate with Hamas and threatened to cut U.S. aid to Colombia. The U.S. had previously ceased aid payments to Colombia due to its drug production. The FBI is investigating a suspicious hunting stand near President Trump's Air Force One landing zone at Palm Beach International Airport. Separately, live munitions from a military demonstration at Camp Pendleton on October 19th struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle, prompting an apology from the California Governor's office. Further previous reporting indicated President Trump appointed MAGA influencer Mark Savaya as special envoy to Iraq. Former Colombian officials urged the U.S. not to impose tariffs that would harm average citizens. The U.S. Marine Corps conducted its largest amphibious operation in over 30 years at Camp Pendleton, attended by Vice President JD Vance and the First Lady. Disclosures from a "60 Minutes" report revealed Trump's authorization for Witkoff and Kushner to negotiate with Hamas and his threat to cut aid to Colombia over President Gustavo Petro's accusations of a U.S. strike killing a civilian fisherman.
