El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele hinted at a White House visit with former US President Donald Trump. This move sparked speculation about strengthening cooperation between two Bitcoin supporters.
Although no official schedule has been announced, if confirmed, Bukele would be the first Western Hemisphere leader to meet Trump at the White House during his current term.
Bitcoin, Improving US-El Salvador Diplomatic Relations?
On March 28, Bukele responded to reports that Trump plans to invite him to Washington.
On social media, Bukele confirmed his intention to visit, jokingly mentioning he would "bring a few cans of diet cola". This is a reference to Trump's well-known beverage preference.
The two leaders have maintained a friendly relationship since Trump's presidency. They conversed after his inauguration, and Trump later publicly thanked Bukele, praising his "understanding" of US border issues.
Meanwhile, this visit could occur after El Salvador accepted Venezuelan gang members deported from the United States.
They were recently imprisoned in high-risk terrorist detention centers in the country visited by US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.
President Bukele's administration has received international praise and criticism for its tough stance on crime. His crackdown on gangs transformed El Salvador from one of the world's most violent countries to one of the safest in Latin America.
Meanwhile, speculation is growing within the crypto community that Bitcoin could emerge as a key topic of discussion between the two leaders. While Bukele and Trump have publicly supported Bitcoin, their approaches differ slightly.
Bukele's stance on Bitcoin is particularly proactive. In 2021, he established the world's first national Bitcoin reserve, which has now grown to over 6,130.18 BTC (worth $512 million).
Moreover, his pro-Bitcoin policies have attracted significant foreign investment, including partnerships with major cryptocurrency companies like Tether.
Trump has also reversed his previously skeptical position, recently strengthening his support for the top cryptocurrency asset.
Earlier this month, Trump approved the establishment of a US national Bitcoin reserve, with the federal government set to have an initial holding of approximately 200,000 BTC.
