President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele united in the Oval Office to slam the push for transgender athletes in women’s sports. The leaders called it “violence” and “crazy” during a meeting focused on border security and conservative values. Their fiery remarks highlighted a growing alliance against left-wing policies they say threaten women’s rights.
Bukele, known for cracking down on gangs, blasted efforts to let men compete against women. “We have laws to protect women from abuse, but now some want to backtrack and allow men to hurt women in sports,” he said. Trump agreed, calling it “abusive” and vowing to keep fighting. He joked about saving the issue for his next campaign, saying liberals would flip-flop if discussed too early.
The two leaders bonded over “common sense” policies, with Trump praising Bukele’s tough-on-crime approach. El Salvador’s president has locked up thousands of gang members, turning his country from the “murder capital” to one of the safest in the region. Trump thanked him for housing U.S. deportees in a massive prison, calling it a model for cleaning up American streets.
Critics argue their policies trample human rights, but Trump and Bukele brushed off the backlash. “These people are sick,” Trump said, referring to activists pushing transgender sports. Bukele mocked journalists asking about a wrongly deported migrant, calling the question “preposterous.” Both leaders accused the media of siding with criminals over law-abiding citizens.
Trump also touted his executive order banning biological males from women’s sports and bathrooms. The NCAA recently backed the rule, calling it a “clear national standard.” Bukele praised the move, saying it protects female athletes from unfair competition. “A man can lift 100 pounds more than a woman—how is that fair?” he asked.
The meeting underscored a shared playbook: confront woke elites, defend traditional values, and put safety first. Trump bragged about his female-heavy cabinet, while Bukele noted most of his advisors are women. “We’re advanced in protecting women,” Trump said, drawing cheers from aides.
Despite their tough talk, both faces legal heat. Courts ordered Trump to return a wrongly deported man, but Bukele refused. “We won’t release terrorists,” he snapped. Trump backed him, saying foreign policy isn’t for judges to decide. The duo shrugged off concerns, focusing instead on their populist wins.
As the 2026 midterms loom, Trump made clear this issue isn’t going away. “People fight to the death for this insanity,” he said, vowing to make transgender sports a rallying cry. With Bukele’s support, the message is clear: conservatives won’t back down in the culture wars.
