President Donald Trump is set to engage in a conversation with the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, marking his second-known discussion with a foreign leader since taking office this week. Bukele, who holds significant popularity in his country, has implemented stringent measures to combat gang activity, resulting in a notable decrease in violence levels in El Salvador. However, these measures have led to the suspension of certain constitutional rights, such as due process, sparking concerns from human rights organizations over the surge in detentions.
Furthermore, Trump recently conversed with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, who expressed intentions to invest a substantial $600 billion in the United States within the next four years. This commitment followed Trump's statement to reporters about the possibility of making his inaugural foreign trip to Saudi Arabia if the kingdom pledged significant investments.
The scheduled call between Trump and Bukele is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET. Prior to this discussion, Trump is expected to receive an intelligence briefing and sign an executive order, the specifics of which have not been disclosed at this time.
