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<img src="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/El-Salvadors-Nayib-Bukele-confirms-meeting-with-Donald-Trump.webp" /><br><p><strong>Word on the street is that El Salvador's President, Nayib Bukele, might just be meeting up with former US President Donald Trump!  While we're still waiting for the official word, President Bukele himself has hinted at a visit in a playful tweet, suggesting he's planning a trip to see the American leader.</strong></p>

<p>In a recent <a href="https://x.com/nayibbukele/status/1905664191488262201?t=5t8MBeHnULheIUTGYldRIA&amp;s=19" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/nayibbukele/status/1905664191488262201?t=5t8MBeHnULheIUTGYldRIA&amp;s=19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">social media post</a>, Bukele responded by saying he'd be "honored" to visit.  And in a bit of a humorous touch, he mentioned he'd bring along a stash of Diet Coke, reportedly Trump's favorite drink.  If this meeting actually happens, it would be a pretty significant moment – making Bukele the first leader from the Western Hemisphere to visit Donald Trump at the White House since he took office again, which is definitely sparking rumors about a deepening connection between these two Bitcoin-loving leaders.</p>
<p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’ll be bringing several cans of Diet Coke. <a href="https://t.co/fuBAJDqXes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://t.co/fuBAJDqXes</a></p>&mdash; Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) <a href="https://twitter.com/nayibbukele/status/1905664191488262201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote></p>

<p>Bukele's tweet was actually a reply to an earlier post suggesting he was heading to the US next month and highlighting El Salvador's role as a US ally.</p>
<p>“BREAKING: President Trump is expected to host El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at the White House next month!  El Salvador has really stepped up as one of our BEST allies, taking in HUNDREDS of deported gang members from Tren de Aragua to lock them up. @nayibbukele deserves major props for his leadership," the initial post stated.</p>

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nayib Bukele of El Salvador Hints at US Visit, Stirring Excitement</h3>

<p>It seems Nayib Bukele of El Salvador and the US leader have been building a solid relationship since the latter's re-election and return to the White House.  Reports say they connected after the inauguration, and Trump even publicly thanked Bukele, praising his "understanding of this tough situation" regarding border security.</p>

<p>This potential visit follows El Salvador’s agreement to take in deported Venezuelan gang members from the US.  These individuals were initially sent back to Venezuela, but when their plane wasn't allowed to land, a reportedly frustrated Trump threatened tariffs. Now, these gang members are being held at El Salvador's super-secure Terrorism Confinement Center, which was recently inspected by US Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem.</p>

<p>President Bukele's administration has definitely been a talking point, drawing both praise and criticism internationally for its firm stance against crime.  But there's no denying this tough approach is making a difference in El Salvador, transforming it from a place known for violence to one of the safest spots in Latin America.</p>

<h3 class="wp-block-heading">White House Meeting Speculation Ramps Up: What Will Bukele and Trump Talk About?</h3>

<p>So, what could be on the agenda if Bukele and Trump actually meet?  Many are wondering if Bitcoin will be a key discussion point.  Both leaders are known to be fans of Bitcoin, though they approach it in their own ways.  Bukele has been on a Bitcoin buying spree lately, promising to buy at least one Bitcoin every single day.  While a deal with the IMF might have slowed things down a bit, he’s still clearly committed to digital currencies.</p>

<p>Trump, interestingly, was initially against crypto during his first term, but now he's a convert, warmly embracing the industry and even hinting at his own token.  The US President recently signed an executive order to explore creating a US crypto reserve, potentially including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets.  While this reserve isn't officially approved yet, the plan is to fill it with digital assets seized from criminals, rather than buying them outright.</p>

<p>Of course, we'll have to wait and see what topics really come up between them, but it's a pretty safe bet that Bitcoin will be somewhere in the conversation.</p>
<p>While some predicted Trump's pro-crypto stance would send Bitcoin's price soaring, the market has actually been a bit sluggish recently. Bitcoin did see a jump in November after Trump's re-election was announced, even hitting over $100,000 in the following months. However, it's since cooled down, and is currently trading around $82,333 at the time of writing.</p>
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