Trump Invites El Salvador's Bukele to White House for Working Visit

Former President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele for an official working visit at the White House on April 14. The announcement follows a letter from Trump, dated April 1, which Bukele shared on social media Wednesday night.

In the letter, Trump expressed appreciation for Bukele's cooperation in tackling illegal immigration and gang violence. "Your support of my efforts to combat illegal immigration is greatly appreciated," Trump wrote. "With the assistance of friends like you, we have made great progress in protecting Americans from illegal border activity." Trump also praised Bukele's willingness to utilize El Salvador's newly established "superman prison" to house gang members from the Tren de Aragua and MS-13.

El Salvador's approach to gang violence has been a hot topic, especially with the country's recent transfer of 17 high-profile criminals linked to Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gangs in collaboration with U.S. authorities. These individuals, according to Bukele, include confirmed murderers and child rapists. On social media, Trump thanked Bukele for accepting these criminals and criticized the Biden administration for allowing them into the U.S. in the first place.

"Thank you, President Bukele, of El Salvador, for taking the criminals that were so stupidly allowed, by the Crooked Joe Biden Administration, to enter our Country, and giving them such a wonderful place to live!" Trump posted online. Not exactly subtle, is he?

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently toured El Salvador's CECOT confinement center, which has been spotlighted as a symbol of Bukele's tough stance on crime. Trump highlighted this partnership as an example of "real leadership" and called Bukele a model for other nations.

Responding to Trump's invitation, Bukele expressed gratitude, saying, "Grateful for your words, President Trump. Onward together!" The two leaders appear to have forged a strong alliance, rooted in mutual goals of tackling crime and immigration issues.

This upcoming visit is likely to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing further cooperation on border security and gang violence. The political synergy between the two presidents is palpable, though it's hard to ignore the sharp jabs at the Biden administration sprinkled throughout.