Former President Donald Trump's recent remarks have sparked a heated debate within the Bitcoin community.
At the Republican National Convention, Trump criticized El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, accusing him of exporting criminals to the US as a means of addressing the country’s crime issues.
🚨 TRUMP: “El Salvador crime rate is down 70% because they’re dumping all their criminals here.”
Trump doubles down on Nayib Bukele and El Salvador comments.
Bitcoiners are between a rock and a hard place.
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Trump’s comments suggested that El Salvador’s reported drop in crime was due to sending criminals to the US rather than effective domestic policies. This has prompted a strong backlash from Bitcoin supporters and experts.
Nic Carter from Castle Island Ventures challenged Trump’s assertion, claiming Bukele’s policies have actually reduced the flow of MS-13 gang members into the US. The Bitcoin Therapist, a well-known figure in the crypto space, warned that Trump’s criticism could harm his support among Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Mark Keiser, an advisor to Bukele, is set to address these issues directly with Trump at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville on July 27. Meanwhile, Bukele has focused on promoting his new Salvadoran coffee brand, subtly responding to Trump’s comments with a humorous retweet.
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