Trump argues with El Salvador President Bukele about the fight against illegal immigration

• Trump praises Bukele’s leadership.
• They discussed immigration and crime.
• Salvadoran remittances exceed $7 billion.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, held a telephone conversation this Thursday with Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador.

The dialogue focused on combating illegal immigration and criminal gangs, including the Tren de Aragua, which is present in several Latin American countries.

The White House reported that Trump praised Bukele’s leadership and highlighted his influence as an example for other nations in the Western Hemisphere.

Nayib Bukele, known for his hardline stance against crime and his interest in cryptocurrencies, had been invited to Trump’s inauguration but did not attend.

Tensions with Biden, remittances, and Trump’s diplomatic priorities discussed with Bukele

Relations between the two countries experienced tensions during the administration of Joe Biden, who questioned Bukele’s reelection for considering it unconstitutional.

More than two million Salvadorans reside in the United States, sending remittances that exceed $7 billion and are vital to their country’s economy.

This conversation with Bukele marks Trump’s first official exchange with a foreign leader since his recent inauguration.

However, his first presidential call was directed to Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman the day before.

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