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Donald Trump’s Controversial El Salvador Comments Spark Heated Bitcoin Community Debate

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In Brief

  • Donald Trump accuses El Salvador of dumping criminals into the US, sparking Bitcoin community debate.
  • Bitcoin supporters defend President Nayib Bukele’s crime reduction strategies against Trump’s claims.
  • Bukele has yet to respond to Trump's comments and has instead promoted his new coffee brand.
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The Bitcoin community is actively discussing former US President Donald Trump’s comments at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. In his speech, Trump asserted that El Salvador, under the leadership of Bitcoin advocate President Nayib Bukele, is “dumping criminals” into the US.

This has sparked significant debate among Bitcoin enthusiasts and political observers.

Bitcoin Enthusiasts Debate Trump’s Claims About El Salvador

In a clip that has circulated online, Trump discussed El Salvador’s crime rate, criticizing President Bukele’s method of dealing with criminals by questioning the effectiveness of their training. He implied that the reported decrease in the country’s murder rate resulted from exporting these criminals to the US.

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Consequently, this statement triggered immediate responses from the Bitcoin community. Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures, argued that Trump was mistaken.

Carter asserted that Bukele’s actions had indeed reduced the flow of MS-13 gang members into the US. MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, is a violent gang originating from Central America. They are notorious for their involvement in drug trafficking and violent crimes.

Similarly, The Bitcoin Therapist, a well-known analyst, warned that Trump should be prepared to substantiate his claims if he continues to criticize El Salvador and Bukele.

“As bullish as he is for Bitcoin and the economy, I won’t stand for disingenuous comments about a stand-up leader like Nayib Bukele. It could certainly cost my vote,” The Bitcoin Therapist said.

Mark Keiser, Bukele’s advisor on Bitcoin, also responded strongly. He indicated that he looked forward to addressing Trump directly at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference.

“Trump is wrong. […] I’m looking forward to July 27 at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. I’m sharing a stage with Trump and I’ll set him straight about El Salvador, the Bitcoin Country,” Keiser wrote.

Despite the strong responses from the Bitcoin community, Bukele has yet to respond directly to the statement. Instead, he is promoting his brand new Salvadoran coffee brand, which he calls a “passion project.” However, a few hours after Trump’s speech video went viral, Bukele retweeted 20 Dollar’s CFO Robert Sterling’s cheeky tweet that says he drank two cups of the coffee “and the MS-13 gangs on his street instantly ran away.”

Trump’s stance has introduced a new dynamic into the Bitcoin community’s political discourse. His support for the crypto industry has earned him significant backing, and the community highly anticipates his presence at the Bitcoin Conference 2024. The event, set for July 27 in Nashville, Tennessee, will also feature other political figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vivek Ramaswamy.

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Jonathan Hargreaves, Global Head of Business Development at Elastos, highlighted the importance of such engagements. He noted that the presence of both Trump and Kennedy at the event remarks the growing recognition of Bitcoin’s potential to drive global economic growth.

“For Bitcoin to establish itself as a viable alternative to fiat currencies, it will be crucial for the US President (whoever is elected) to engage with international leaders to forge consensus on policy frameworks,” he explained to BeInCrypto.

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Lynn Wang
Lynn Wang is a seasoned journalist at BeInCrypto, covering a wide range of topics, including tokenized real-world assets (RWA), tokenization, artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory enforcement, and investments in the crypto industry. Previously, she led a team of content creators and journalists for BeInCrypto Indonesia, focusing on the adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in the region, as well as regulatory developments. Prior to that, at Value Magazine, she covered...
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