Donald Trump has suggested sending US citizens convicted of crimes to El Salvador, in a controversial proposal aimed at addressing crime and immigration issues.
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Former President Donald Trump has proposed a bold and controversial idea of sending US citizens convicted of crimes to El Salvador. Speaking at a rally, Trump expressed support for the Central American country’s tough stance on crime, suggesting that those who commit serious offenses in the United States should serve their sentences in El Salvador’s prisons.
“I’m all for it,” Trump said, referring to the suggestion as a potential solution to reducing crime and overcrowded prisons in the US. He praised El Salvador’s strict policies, particularly under President Nayib Bukele, which have garnered international attention for their zero-tolerance approach to gang violence.
Critics of Trump’s proposal argue that it could violate human rights and diplomatic relations, while others have raised concerns about the logistics and legality of such an idea. The proposal has sparked significant debate in the political arena.
