Trump Hosts El Salvador's Bukele, Reinforces Controversial Deportation Policies

President Donald Trump hosted El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at the White House, marking Bukele as the first Latin American leader to visit since Trump's return to office. The meeting highlighted their controversial partnership in deporting migrants, with Bukele accepting over 200 individuals into El Salvador's notorious prison system. Amid ongoing legal disputes, Bukele refused to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, despite a Supreme Court ruling requiring his return. Trump praised Bukele's efforts in combating crime and suggested the possibility of sending U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes to Salvadoran prisons, a move facing legal challenges. The partnership has raised concerns over human rights violations and the legality of the deportations. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to tackling gang violence and enhancing bilateral cooperation.