Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart | Official U.S. House headshot
Mario Díaz-Balart, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 26th District since 2003, shared his views on recent political developments through a series of tweets. Díaz-Balart, who has been active in politics since serving in the Florida House of Representatives and Senate, commented on international relations and expressed gratitude towards a fellow congressman.
On January 27, 2025, Díaz-Balart tweeted about the Government of Colombia's acceptance of terms set by President Trump. He remarked that this development exemplifies "real American leadership" and signaled an end to what he described as past "days of U.S. weakness." The tweet can be accessed here.
In another tweet posted on the same day, Díaz-Balart reiterated his earlier statement in English: "The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms. This is what real American leadership looks like. Gone are the days of U.S. weakness." The post is available here.
Later that day, Díaz-Balart expressed his appreciation for Chairman Tom Cole via Twitter. He thanked Cole for his kind words and acknowledged the honor of serving alongside him. Díaz-Balart emphasized their joint efforts to continue building upon achievements for the American people, such as eliminating wasteful spending and protecting taxpayer dollars. The full tweet can be found here.