January 26, 2025 Presidential Actions
January 26, 2025
International Relations and Diplomacy
President Trump and King Hamad of Bahrain discussed regional peace and security, including furthering the Abraham Accords.
President Trump offered condolences to UK Prime Minister Starmer on his brother's passing and discussed the release of a dual national from Hamas captivity and bilateral economic relations.
An agreement with Lebanon and Israel will continue until February 18, 2025, with upcoming negotiations for the return of Lebanese prisoners. The US is monitoring the arrangement.
Immigration and Border Security
Colombia agreed to accept all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the U.S., including via military aircraft. In exchange, the U.S. will hold drafted IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs and sanctions in reserve. Existing visa sanctions and enhanced border inspections will remain until the first deportation flight to Colombia is completed.