what was said
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“Congratulations to Colombian Presidential Candidate, "El Tigre (THE TIGER)," Abelardo de la Espriella, a Smart, Strong, and Tough Leader, on his decisive Victory in the first round of the Colombian Presidential Election! Abelardo fights tirelessly for, and loves, his Great Country and People, just like I do for the United States of America. As President, Abelardo will be tremendously successful in leading Colombia to Grow the Economy, Create Jobs, Promote Trade, Stop Illegal Immigration, Crack Down on Crime and Drugs, and Restore LAW AND ORDER! Abelardo will face off against a Radical Left Marxist in the Runoff on June 21st — The results of this Election are very important to the future of Colombia and its relationship to the United States which, if Abelardo wins, and because of his competence and love of his Country, will have the total support and strength of the United States behind him. Because of his tremendous accomplishments in life, and his political support for me, it is my Honor to give Abelardo my Complete and Total Endorsement. "EL TIGRE" ABELARDO DE LA ESPRIELLA WILL NOT LET THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA DOWN. It will rise to a new height of Greatness! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
fact check
- 01Distortion
“decisive Victory in the first round of the Colombian Presidential Election”
De la Espriella won the first round with 43.7% vs Cepeda's 40.9% — a margin of 2.8 percentage points and roughly 600,000 votes. He significantly outperformed polls, but calling it a "decisive victory" overstates a narrow first-round lead ahead of a competitive runoff.
- 02Partially True
“will face off against a Radical Left Marxist in the Runoff on June 21st”
The June 21 runoff date and Cepeda as the opponent are confirmed. However, "Radical Left Marxist" is an overstatement — Cepeda is a left-wing senator and Petro's chosen successor, representing a left-leaning coalition, not a self-described Marxist.
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