El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, has hinted at a potential visit to the White House, where he may meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. This move has sparked speculation about broader cooperation between the two Bitcoin-supporting leaders.


Although no official agenda has been announced, confirming the visit would make Bukele the first Western Hemisphere leader to visit Trump at the White House during his current term, raising questions about Bitcoin's influence on U.S.-El Salvador diplomatic relations.


On March 28, Bukele responded to reports that Trump plans to invite him to Washington. He took to social media, expressing his readiness for the visit and jokingly stating that he would bring "several cans of Diet Coke"—a nod to Trump’s well-known favorite beverage.


Background of the Potential Visit

The two leaders have enjoyed a friendly relationship since Trump’s return to office. They reportedly spoke after his inauguration, with Trump later publicly thanking Bukele and praising his "understanding of this terrible situation" regarding U.S. border issues.


The visit also follows El Salvador’s acceptance of Venezuelan gang members deported from the U.S., who have been detained in the country’s high-security terrorism detention center. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem recently visited the facility.


Bukele’s government has received both international praise and criticism for its tough stance on crime, transforming El Salvador from one of the world’s most violent nations into one of the safest in Latin America.


Will Bitcoin Be on the Agenda?

With growing speculation in the cryptocurrency community, Bitcoin is expected to be a key discussion point between Bukele and Trump. Both leaders have publicly supported Bitcoin, though their approaches differ.


Bukele is a leading global Bitcoin advocate. In 2021, he spearheaded the creation of the world’s first national Bitcoin reserve, which has since grown to 6,130.18 BTC—worth over $512 million. His pro-Bitcoin initiatives have attracted significant foreign investment, including partnerships with major crypto firms like Tether.


Meanwhile, Trump has recently become more supportive of digital assets. Earlier this month, he approved the establishment of the first U.S. Bitcoin reserve, with the federal government holding an initial 200,000 BTC.


Could this meeting mark a turning point in U.S.-El Salvador relations, driven by Bitcoin?