reported<\/a> Friday, citing sources with knowledge of the plan.<\/p>\nThe two pro-Bitcoin leaders have maintained connections. Trump and Bukele held a phone conversation days after his inauguration, during which they discussed collaboration on combating illegal immigration and transnational gangs like Tren de Aragua.<\/p>\n
If the visit happens, Bukele would be the first leader from the Western Hemisphere to receive an official White House invitation under Trump\u2019s presidency. This meeting comes after Bukele agreed to detain hundreds of Venezuelan gang members deported from the US.<\/p>\n
The exact date remains unset and arrangements could change, according to the report.<\/p>\n
In February, El Salvador\u2019s President met with Michael Saylor, Strategy\u2019s Executive Chairman, to discuss Bitcoin.<\/p>\n
Bukele also met with<\/a> Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen, founders of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, at the Presidential House in El Salvador, earlier this month. Discussions focused on technology and artificial intelligence investment opportunities in El Salvador, aiming to position the country as a key regional tech hub.<\/p>\nThe prospective meeting between Trump and Bukele could address a variety of issues. However, given Bukele\u2019s outspoken support for Bitcoin, there is growing speculation that Bitcoin may be one of the topics.<\/p>\n
In a press conference<\/a> in January, Bukele expressed optimism that Trump\u2019s return to the US presidency will considerably impact Bitcoin\u2019s trajectory and the crypto ecosystem. He also anticipated that Trump\u2019s administration would adopt policies favorable to Bitcoin, which could lead to its \u201cexponential revaluation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n