Colombia's Gustavo Petro Makes Bizarre Remarks About Sex, Jesus, and Trump

The Colombian president claimed he is 'unforgettable in bed' and that Jesus 'made love' before his upcoming meeting with President Trump.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 1:39pm

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In a speech at the reopening of a hospital in Bogotá, Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a series of bizarre and controversial remarks, including claiming he is 'unforgettable in bed,' that Jesus Christ 'made love' with Mary Magdalene, and that he will ask President Trump if he wants to drink 'wine or whiskey' during their upcoming meeting at the White House.

Why it matters

Petro's comments have drawn widespread criticism and concern, both within Colombia and internationally, about the Colombian president's judgment and fitness for office. The remarks come just a week before Petro is scheduled to meet with President Trump, raising questions about the diplomatic implications of Petro's behavior.

The details

During the speech, Petro made a number of outrageous statements, including claiming he 'does very good things in bed' and becomes 'unforgettable, a beast' for the people he sleeps with. He also stated his belief that Jesus Christ 'made love, perhaps with' Mary Magdalene 'because a man like that without love could not exist.' Petro also criticized the U.S. for the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, calling on the U.S. to 'return him' to Venezuela to be tried there. Additionally, Petro urged Colombians living in the U.S., Chile, and Argentina to return home, claiming they are treated 'like slaves' in those countries.

  • Petro is scheduled to meet with President Trump on February 3, 2026.

The players

Gustavo Petro

The current President of Colombia, known for his controversial and outrageous statements.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who Petro is scheduled to meet with on February 3, 2026.

Nicolás Maduro

The deposed dictator of Venezuela, who was recently arrested by U.S. authorities on narco-terrorism charges.

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What they’re saying

“I do very good things and I think. And I think. And no one will forget me because I will be unforgettable. Someone will tell. I'm not telling.”

— Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia

“I believe that Jesus made love, yes. Perhaps with Mary Magdalene, because a man like that could not exist without love. And the woman supported him until the very end.”

— Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia

What’s next

Petro's upcoming meeting with President Trump on February 3 will be closely watched, as his controversial remarks have raised concerns about the diplomatic implications of the encounter.

The takeaway

Petro's bizarre and inappropriate comments have further damaged his reputation and credibility, both within Colombia and on the international stage. The upcoming meeting with President Trump will be a crucial test for Petro, as he seeks to navigate the diplomatic challenges posed by his own behavior.