Florida Senator Ashley Moody (R) issued a statement commending President Donald Trump’s actions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro, resulting in the U.S. cutting aid funding to Colombia.
“We can no longer ask taxpayers to fund foreign nations that undercut the interests and safety of America. Good to see President Trump leading with common sense,” Moody shared on social media. “We are putting Colombia’s Socialist Gustavo Petro on notice: The USA will no longer turn a blind eye while their country pumps out record-high amounts of dangerous drugs while taking our money. That’s how you put America first.”
During a Fox News segment, The Florida Senator elaborated on Trump’s plans to slash all aid to Bogotá due to the drug production originating from Colombia.
“President Petro is glad to take American aid and help from our country, but has done little to nothing to help with eradicating the fields where cocaine is being produced or work on decreasing the production of cocaine,” she said.
Moody claims drug production in Colombia hit “a record high” last year and that accessibility to cocaine and other narcotics has never been easier due to lower prices and larger shipments entering the U.S.
She also argued that the Colombian drug trade isn’t strictly an American issue but a global one, noting how large portions of Colombian cocaine end up on the shores of countries like Australia.
“The cocaine trade has also become global and worldwide, and it was very important to note that Australia's leader was in the White House today because one major destination of Colombia's cocaine is Australia. And so we're all in this together. This is us, united with our allies to fight enemies far and wide,” Moody commented.
She concluded the segment by expressing gratitude to be working with “common sense” colleagues and leaders who wish to topple and eradicate the cartels and drug epidemics plaguing the world.
