Right-wing influencers flocked to El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele’s inauguration on Saturday, where he was sworn in for a second five-year term.
According to the Associated Press, the event was hosted in San Salvador, the country’s capital, and guests included Spanish King Felipe VI and Argentinian President Javier Milei.
In February, Bukele captured a second term with 83% of the vote. His crackdown on criminal gangs throughout the country is seen as a significant contributor to his electoral success.
“We have finally conquered fear and are a truly free country,” said the 42-year-old conservative politician during his inauguration speech. Moreover, his political party, Nuevas Ideas, won 54 of the 60 seats in parliament.
Burkele administration has been admired publicly by former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson and praised by right-wing politician such as Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who were all in attendance on Saturday.
Don Jr, Tucker, Based Mike Lee, Matt Gaetz and more are in attendance at the Inauguration of President Bukele of El Salvador 👀 pic.twitter.com/XN4EW86OcC
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 1, 2024
“It was an honor to attend the inauguration of President @nayibbukele in El Salvador with @DonaldJTrumpJr, @TuckerCarlson, and countless conservatives who support President Bukele’s bold vision,” Gaetz wrote to his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
Gaetz added, “He is the most inspirational head of state in the Western Hemisphere by far.”
Donald Trump Jr. and other attendees also uploaded pictures and footage to social media of the inauguration.
It was an honor to attend the inauguration of President @nayibbukele in El Salvador with @DonaldJTrumpJr @TuckerCarlson and countless conservatives who support President Bukele’s bold vision.
He is the most inspirational head of state in the Western Hemisphere by far. pic.twitter.com/rLAg1glReF
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) June 1, 2024
Honored to be at @nayibbukele’s inauguration to support a leader willing to fight the globalist for the benefit of his people. We need more like him and El Salvador has a bright future with him at the helm. 🇺🇸🇸🇻 #elsalvador pic.twitter.com/vhze8DTO39
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) June 1, 2024
In El Salvador for the inauguration of President Nayib Bukele.
He defeated his principal opponent, Manuel Flores, in February’s presidential election.
To the best of my knowledge, Bukele made no attempt to imprison Flores. pic.twitter.com/uFyReZ273P
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) June 1, 2024
Great to be here in El Salvador for the second inaugural celebration of President Bukele.
All we need is a little bit of leadership, that’s what we need in America. Four more years of Trump, five more years of Bukele, and a few others and we can change the world. pic.twitter.com/48MidfTAjw
— Matt Schlapp (@mschlapp) June 1, 2024
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