US to revoke Colombian presidents visa after he urged troops to disobey Trump at NYC protest with Roger Waters

They wish you weren’t here. The State Department announced Friday that it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he called on US troops to “disobey” President Trump during a New York City protest with controversial Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters. “Earlier today, Colombian president [Gustavo Petro] stood on a NYC street and urged US soldiers to disobey orders and incite violence,” the State Department posted on X. “We will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions.”Petro, who was in town for the United Nations General Assembly, got on a bullhorn outside the UN’s headquarters and called for “soldiers of the army of the United States not to point their guns at people.” “Disobey the orders of Trump,” he told a crowd of anti-Israel activists.“Obey the orders of humanity!” Waters, the British co-founder of Pink Floyd, was standing by Petro’s side as the Colombian leader called for the uprising. The pair later posed for photos next to a large Palestinian flag. “With Roger Waters.

Free Palestine,” Petro posted on X, sharing a video of himself and Waters.“If Gaza falls, humanity dies.” Trump clashed with Petro earlier this year over migrant deportations, threatening visa sanctions, enhanced inspections for travelers and emergency tariffs of up to 50% on Colombia over Petro’s initial refusal to accept deported Colombian nationals.  Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.

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Never miss a story.Petro, a former leftist guerrilla, quickly reversed course after Trump’s threat and even offered the US use of his presidential plane to transfer the migrants back to Colombia.Waters is a staunch critic of Israel and an outspoken supporter of the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.He has become notorious for ma...