Donald Trump White House meeting with Nayib Bukele ignites Bitcoin discussion hopes

President Donald Trump has formally invited El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for an official meeting at the White House on April 14.

Bukele confirmed the development in an April 3 post on X, formerly Twitter, where he revealed that the invitation came directly from the US President on April 1.

According to details of the invite, Trump commended Bukele for his firm approach to tackling gang activity and his cooperation with US immigration enforcement.

The US president specifically acknowledged El Salvador’s use of its new high-security prison to hold members of gangs such as MS-13 and Tren de Aragua, many of whom were deported from the United States.

Furthermore, Trump described Bukele’s actions as an example of strong leadership and called him a key partner in addressing shared security concerns.

The letter also noted the importance of deepening cooperation between the two countries, especially in areas like border control and public safety.

Notably, this invitation came a few days after Bukele had hinted at his willingness to visit the White House.

At the time, Bukele joked that he would bring “several cans of Diet Coke” about Trump’s favorite drink.

Could Bitcoin enter the conversation?

Although the invitation letter did not reference Bitcoin, the upcoming meeting has sparked speculation in the crypto community.

Both Trump and Bukele have strongly supported Bitcoin and have played significant roles in promoting its adoption globally.

Under Bukele’s leadership, El Salvador became the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender and currently holds more than 6,130 BTC. The government is also earning widespread praise for educating its citizens about emerging technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence.

Meanwhile, the US has taken steps toward formalizing its approach to digital assets, recently announcing the creation of a National Bitcoin Reserve.

Given both leaders’ pro-Bitcoin stance, industry observers believe digital currency could be discussed during the April 14 meeting. They believe that any joint statements or policy shifts could influence global sentiment around BTC adoption and regulation.