Trump and Bukele Discuss Crime and Women's Sports at White House Meeting
President Donald Trump met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele at the White House to discuss crime reduction and controversial policies regarding women’s sports.
During a significant meeting at the White House on Monday, April 14, 2025, President Donald Trump welcomed El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to discuss strategies for reducing violent crime in the United States. Bukele, who transformed El Salvador from the ‘murder capital of the world’ to one of the safest countries in the Western Hemisphere, expressed readiness to assist the U.S. in liberating its 350 million citizens from crime and terrorism.
The dialogue between the two leaders also veered into the contentious issue of biological men participating in women’s sports. Trump questioned Bukele about El Salvador’s stance on the matter, to which Bukele responded by labeling it as violence against women. Trump agreed, criticizing the left for pushing policies that he believes undermine women’s rights.
Bukele highlighted El Salvador’s commitment to women’s protection, noting the significant female representation in his Cabinet. Trump echoed this sentiment by acknowledging the powerful women in his own administration, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
The meeting also touched on immigration policies, with Trump critiquing the Biden administration’s approach and expressing intentions to deport illegal immigrants to El Salvador, including potentially U.S. citizens or naturalized immigrants who commit violent crimes. This reflects Trump’s ongoing campaign to tighten border security and address what he describes as the detrimental effects of open border policies.