President Donald Trump hosted El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele at the White House on Monday, reaffirming a strong partnership focused on security and the joint removal of violent gang members from U.S. soil.
While seated with Bukele in the Oval Office, President Trump commended the Salvadoran leader, calling him a strong partner in the global fight against crime.
“You have one hell of a president,” Trump said, referring to Bukele, as both leaders discussed ongoing cooperation between their countries.
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The visit followed recent praise from Trump on social media, where he acknowledged El Salvador’s role in accepting custody of violent criminals deported from the United States.
In an April 12 post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “President Bukele has graciously accepted into his Nation’s custody some of the most violent alien enemies of the World and, in particular, the United States. These barbarians are now in the sole custody of El Salvador, a proud and sovereign Nation, and their future is up to President B and his Government. They will never threaten or menace our Citizens again!”
Bukele reposted a screenshot of that message on X, highlighting Trump’s use of the nickname “President B,” which he referenced during the Monday visit.
“President B” pic.twitter.com/HJN8WsvSb1
— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) April 13, 2025
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Later that evening, Bukele posted again, writing, “I miss you already, President T,” signaling a close rapport between the two leaders.
I miss you already, President T. https://t.co/7W2dqBjYm7
— Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) April 15, 2025
The Salvadoran president has gained international recognition for his aggressive law enforcement measures and large-scale crackdowns on violent gangs, particularly MS-13 and the transnational Tren de Aragua.
El Salvador’s recently constructed high-security prison has been used to house thousands of gang members and has been praised by Trump for its role in reducing regional threats.
President Trump also remarked Monday that he would be interested in exploring the legal possibility of transferring certain violent U.S.-based criminals to El Salvador’s custody.
“We’d love to send some of our homegrown criminals down there, if it’s legal,” Trump said.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also marked the occasion, writing on X, “Honored to join @POTUS in welcoming my friend President @nayibbukele to the United States.”
Rubio noted that since his own visit to El Salvador, the United States has deported dangerous MS-13 and Tren de Aragua gang members to El Salvador’s prison system.
“Because of this, our nation is safer and more secure. Our hemisphere is lucky to have two leaders who are totally aligned in their commitment to law and order,” Rubio wrote.
Honored to join @POTUS in welcoming my friend President @nayibbukele to the United States.
Since my visit to El Salvador, the United States has deported dangerous MS13 and Tren de Aragua gang members to El Salvador’s prison. Because of this, our nation is safer and more secure.… https://t.co/OEpRCGiGAU
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) April 14, 2025
The meeting underscored growing cooperation between the United States and El Salvador in targeting violent transnational gangs and upholding regional security.
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