'America Should Listen To This...': El Salvador Pres. Outlines Dangerous Trends' For US Institutions

During his speech last Thursday at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele warned Americans to uphold the values of institutions, but not just for the sake of maintaining the institution.
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[@clubmogambo3214]

The leftist media hates this guy. That alone makes him a treasure for his country.

[@canadiangranny4.0]

They also hate the guy from Argentina Milei?? As well as Bolsanaro of Brazil

[@glockdude5472]

@@canadiangranny4.0any politician that puts their country and people first.

[@motionattached]

Once upon a time great America, now listen to president of Salvador to teach us how to run a country, that is so pathetic.

[@paulharbron8439]

@@motionattached vote, talk on social media, call your Representatives

[@kitcat4512]

Fresh air..

[@2lamos]

Please protect this man at all cost

[@uc49842]

? ​@@BlueCollarDude101

[@abzwear]

May GOD protect this great man . 🙏

[@ManuelGarcia-gw3zv]

Don't worry... he'll be okay! He is well protected by many.

[@theunknown6412]

Why

[@barbaraann6229]

Dictators don't need protection.

[@mjones4083]

Every country needs a leader like him .

[@exdemocrat9038]

We had one but the criminals in our federal government rigged the election.

[@ofcourseimfullofit]

It’s to bad the US can’t have him.

[@user-kcrpine]

Come on… we have a Trump. Much more entertaining.

[@Bethlehem-su8qv]

No... every country need the right leader not him

[@user-yo9jo2fy5e]

Your country is very sad with lack of a leader like him?

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

PRAY FOR THE SAFETY OF THIS MAN AND HIS LOVE ONES

[@Chiefonenut]

Yet another world leader who can speak from the heart, without stumbling and bumbling, with no teleprompter or note pad

[@miguelescobar4140]

This man did what seemed to be an imposible task and he’s country is now better because of it. The U.S. needs a younger and better government. A government that is not corrupt and a government that cares about its people and not their best interest.

[@daledice3954]

Be careful judging by age alone, too many young people nowadays are narcissists (in love with themselves, self-centered, don't care about others let alone the public good, lovers of pleasure, indoctrinated by corrupted educational systems, immature, lacking experience, government dependent, "victims", lacking good morals, etc -- and therefore easily bought and corrupted). Choose carefully!

[@lynetteledoux2845]

A better thought leadership, younger would be nice but there are many that are younger that a stuck in the Cancel / Woke / Leftist mindset which will include socialism. Just need wise, hard working, honest, credible people.

[@jimmywall7325]

Younger -- not corrupt?? Have you noticed some of the younger running around?? Politics should not be a "get rich quick scheme". There is the problem....

[@salauerman7082]

The American government reflects the people. Do not most believe that it’s acceptable to “fudge” at times?

[@SmokeyRoseWolf]

@@salauerman7082no they don’t. We even aren’t categorized as a democracy anymore - we’re an oligarchy because of how little they care for the people.

[@PeterBooher]

Can you imagine that the President, but NOT OF THE US, tells us to fight for our freedom?

[@honkhonk8009]

And the worst part? Hes doing the job our politicians should. I wish this guy ran the states lol.

[@user-li6bw9rn1z]

Bukele is a very brave man.

[@audiolego]

GQ looking too.

[@bab7702]

God bless this president 🙏

[@richardbishop8666]

I wish he was president of the United States. God bless him and all the people who have helped put El Salvador on the right track

[@user-ug4sr8sx3u]

Trump 2024. He is fearless and he is brave. Why the left hates him so much, Trump is not an insider nor can be bought.

[@zer0gravity184]

10 years from now, the US will look back at this message and wish they would've taken action.

[@jamesmorgan7291]

Thank you President Nayib, you are an awesome inspiration!

[@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee]

We need a leader like him in Haiti. Haiti has a major gang problem.

[@kbk011]

Exactly

[@bessiebessie3480]

That would be Trump

[@joshnordin4043]

Haiti is a nightmare

[@niratomas579]

I know! I literally said when he’s done with El Salvador, if he could stop by Haiti and do the same that’d be great!

[@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee]

El Salvador just 3 to 4 years ago.

[@kitcat4512]

The world should listen, these are the few rising stars who are real peopls who care about real people, wonderful.

[@roberttoynton9781]

I like this guy.. he is relatable and honest… this is what America needs!!

[@user-yf3gx3jd8o]

"Human rights are for law abiding citizens"

[@rezamohaghegh2420]

AGREED

[@iamnotamushroom2880]

If only we had candidates that had not only this guy’s passion but smarts. Maybe next time

[@Lee-we8zr]

This man is beast!

[@wmrustycox]

Very impressive man... we need someone like him and now !!!

[@b52-hnukesr69]

He is a true conservative but not real sure if he will give up power when he should El Salvador’s constitution. He is the right person at the right time.

[@patriot1303]

Not sure he’ll give up power? Huh? Based on what besides your feelings

[@bessiebessie3480]

May he be in office for 20 years

[@lusa3002]

The guy is doing good things that no one has done and if the poeple of El Salvador vote him again is their choice.

[@antoniomenjivar6556]

He is a dictator 😂

[@bessiebessie3480]

@antoniomenjivar6556 I dont think so.Anyone who wants to do the right thing or fix the laws.They call a dictator

[@mr.ponstan7522]

This man is a treasure for the world. I pray God bless and keep him and his family and friends.

[@randyvalentine8393]

It's by design !

[@terrinorton3126]

With God ALL things are possible! Righteousness, Peace and Joy are His Ways! May America be Restored as a Christian Nation! Nothing is too hard for Our Merciful God!❤️✝️🌎⚓️!

[@silverismybitchbackupthetr6812]

You forgot what Jesus said

[@mr.peanut344]

The rules of your fictional gods have no place in rule of law or governance of USA as written in The Constitution 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@melissadeloach8503]

​@@mr.peanut344You didn't graduate high school, did you.

[@joewiediger2737]

Someone told me one time: If You truly believe in something you will act on it! Never forget what Peter did before the cock crowed 3 times. Christian or otherwise, we are all sinners and fall short of the Glory of God. It's only by His Grace that you and I and others are saved. In order to profess that you follow Christ , you must love Him with all yout heart, soul, and mind, and your neighbor as thyself. Ask Him to give you the discipline to obey this command each and every day, because, if we don't obey we are false! We've stepped away and have pushed Him away and out of our lives! So yeah may He have mercy on our sorry asses and the sorry nation we've become. We'd better turn to Him again or He'll say He never knew us. Whatayathink?

[@anthonymauceri1391]

​@@joewiediger2737 Some people don't need a conjured up fairy tale telling them to behave "or else". Religion is for the weak, a way to control the masses. If one is incapable of common sense in being moral, ethical, compassionate and to treat others as you would expect to be treated then you have bigger problems that probably require professional mental help.

[@user-vf3ui2mw1k]

GOD bless this man and keep him alive and well in Jesus Christ Amen

[@raymondaguirre5825]

Justice & Truth will prevail. 👍

[@Timnguyen819]

I agree government all over the world should get rid of gangs and be more hard on prisons.

[@IMGTOW-rk2ii]

Every country needs to start draining their own swamp.

[@Sidetrackification]

Excellent, thanks for posting this!

[@tcmurray1661]

Common sense morals.

[@vvorldnewsmedia]

That's it since social media came out Common sense and morals have gone out the door.

[@johnkeviljr9625]

Excellent words. Well said.

[@joeshmoe9111]

God Bless!

[@debkheiry5846]

I love him. It seems like South America is about to rise up with some of these amazing leaders coming to power. I hold so much hope that they can be the change we so desperately need.

[@jimperez2637]

Long live the great "Bukeles Magnus".

[@charlesyoung2530]

I love this guy.

[@user-zl4mx4ec5f]

This president represents what I believe and fought for. What's sad is it takes the president of El Salvador to open American congressional leaders To respond to what we Americans already realize, losing our liberties and freedom. God bless America and El Salvador.

[@user-jt3kp8yp9h]

love Bukele…

[@stevegarcia2962]

..and America won't because for some ungodly reason people are obtuse enough to think that could never happen here.

[@andreaskammerer951]

What a great President -

[@wydoesntexist]

If you're right, keep your people in your country. Kind of simple. Like a buisness,.. keep your employees happy, and they will keep your country happy. All prospers.

[@joewiediger2737]

He is definitely a good president of his country. He's truthful and sees the peril the world faces if it succumbs to dictators.

[@tammijo9409]

So, what’s he doing at CPAC??

[@marycurcio2274]

This guy is a hero.

[@kate1269]

I'm liking this man more and more.

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

Love this guy!

[@jessicashearing307]

So proud that this man Nayib Bukele, is president of El Salvador and now I can safely visit my mothers home country!

[@fanofdogs8219]

🙌🙏 I love this message. “…by ignorance or choice” is exactly correct. Our need to “Fight for your rights” is never going to vanish. Our GOD GIVEN rights should be protected at all cost.

[@eyalhalamauriz9902]

Exactly! 👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻

[@nancymc]

what a great man. he tells the truth.

[@sbeasley1785]

May the Good Lord watch over this man and protect him from the very “dark forces” he speaks of.

[@immeraguilar3641]

Ese es mi presidente!

[@donnamccabe2313]

A--M--E--N!!!

[@eyalhalamauriz9902]

AMEN! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@tomusa1]

amazing president

[@chrismcnemar6705]

There are those that sit back and claim there is nothing that can be done, then there is this guy. 💯

[@nicolemorton89]

When a leader of another country delivers ADVICE to a powerful nation, knowing he has more to lose than gain, it should be respefuly taken into consideration. At least worth hearing what he has to say. (Keeping in mind, what and why should he care about the us?! )

[@markadams2667]

Everyone needs to be their own LEADER! Stop looking at these folks in the spotlight to help us along! Help yourself and the loved ones around you!

[@tinaford8263]

So right we must never give up or give in ! Fight to keep our America and never give her up 🇺🇸🌹

[@oscargonzalez255]

One of the best presidents in the world today.

[@starfox8006]

I like this president, I was telling my El Salvadorian friend how I wish we had a president who put his foot down.

[@stumac869]

Great speech and needs to be spread more widely.

[@eyalhalamauriz9902]

That won't happen.. sadly..

[@Sacramento-mv8nr]

Why in the frickin' world can't we have a president like this.

[@laames1599]

Because the rich want to keep voting for old dinosaurs... I'd pick Biden over Trump but really both of them need to go 😮‍💨

[@joesmiel4562]

Our Republicans should take notice of him and listen to what he says, good president for the country.

[@ScarlettO-Hare29]

A mis compañeros salvadoreños, felicidades y protejan a este presidente a toda costa.

[@AprilWhite-lv3hs]

God bless the president of El Salvador and his country, and keep them safe.

[@TRUTHRULES777]

Yes!

[@tonywalton1052]

Yes

[@susanibarra3015]

I love this president. May God bless him and keep him safe. He's taking on a deadly cause. Keep safe sir!!

[@notu2493]

amen thank you sir from the us god bless

[@vvorldnewsmedia]

This man made a moving speech, But the sad part is America will do nothing to many people saying its don't impacted me soooo, Then nothing gets done. Lets hope Americas pick up an what this great man is saying.

[@winnon992]

It be a good thing if we built prison’s like San Salvador. I believe the crime rate would go down 90% here too !

[@SixOneNiner23]

Trumps police state is the same as Obamas that scared you so much 🤡🙄

[@eyalhalamauriz9902]

I wish..

[@SixOneNiner23]

@@eyalhalamauriz9902 brainworms dude

[@winnon992]

You do the Crime you do the Time , the way it’s supposed to be. Not decriminalizing crime !

[@SixOneNiner23]

@@winnon992 trust cops 🙄🤡

[@petert330]

America is not losing its way, it’s already lost its way

[@kristischneider5811]

Words of wisdom!

[@KaHo2211]

Wow!!!!!!!! What insight!!! Amazing!!!!

[@obiwankenobi5769]

Based AF

[@chonkyb3134]

This Man loves and respects freedom !

[@jasonru8608]

This guy is fake

[@danaeagle4083]

No. He picked up the gang members and put them in his mega prison. THEN he gave the policee a quota of so many people a day to pick up...people who didnt commit a crime. That prison is full of people unjustly picked up and imprisoned. The police just threw them in there...no questioning..to meet their quota.

[@Fargo2024]

​@jasonru8608 so are you sniffy ....whats your point sniffy ??

[@antoniomenjivar6556]

He is a dictator

[@ramonavalenzuela8083]

We need more presidents like buke specially here in United States

[@hanskellynogua7110]

Fresh Air.. 👍💯

[@jesusvegas1941]

AUSTRALIA, CANADA, FRANCE, UK, INDIA, SHOULD LOOK DEEP INTO THIS PRESIDENT'S SPEECH.

[@gatolatinol.p2792]

NAYIB BUKELE the best president in the whole world all his speeches are so motivating he is an excellent leader God bless him always 🇸🇻🙏

[@edgawrysjr]

This man is an absolute treasure .🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sharonmcmillan5373]

This is a Man's MAN, he is a FEARLESS LEADER. He is modeling how a PRESIDENT should be. Prayers will be to PROECT HIM and allow him to do what he is sent to do🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@robgranberg7854]

Canada needs to listen too

[@brigittebeltran6701]

A natual born LEADER! God bless Nayib! ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@hildarivera5236]

People are you listening???

[@coffeeinam276]

Protect this man! Get that swamped totally drained!! Yesterday!

[@IBN-TAIBAH]

All respect and admiration for the brave honest people

[@mysticgold1947]

God bless our Nayib Bukele

[@Al-Storm]

I like this guy more than any US president in my lifetime.

[@janomesteve3129]

We in South Africa need a leader like this man

[@AhJodie]

Thank you very much!

[@kristenherndon8250]

Wise Man!!!!!! Praying daily for our country!🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@messenger_goddess]

*This man has a broad mind. He knows what will happen next, not just in his country but globally. God be with you always.*

[@jewcyk8268]

Bukele, milei, and trump can save the americas

[@jasonru8608]

You crazy 😂😂😂😂 these fools are not for the people

[@jewcyk8268]

@@jasonru8608 You're welcome to elaborate or can just keep on making rando claims with emojis.

[@latanyarobinson8029]

No he cannot he left office with 3 trillion in debt 😮and millions dead due to his COVID policies and don’t forget his traitor insurrectionist

[@rick9068]

​@@jasonru8608off your meds again....jason?

[@jasonru8608]

@@rick9068 you most be looking at the mirror and calling my name

[@Gypsyalchemy333]

surprising to see Forbes cover and promote this..... is that progress I smell this morning, could it really be??? Cautiously optimistic. God Bless Bukele

[@user-gm2ih8ro8e]

We need many Nayib Bukele the world would be perfect. No crime no corruption. He needs recognition for his brabery he is not a coward like. Putin, and many other liders in the world that sit behind a desk while they send younge man and women to war. The cowards are alive because they don't go to the front lines. Please protect Mr. Nayib Bukele he is the man that can change a corrupt Country to be one of the safest country in the world.

[@charlessmith1144]

South America and Central America need more like him. Listen up America.

[@antonia9426]

BRAVO MI PRESIDENTE, GRACIAS POR TRAER PAZ A EL SALVADOR , DIOS LO PROTEJA Y BENDIGA. SIEMPRE.

[@user-bn9if8tu7s]

I love America...

[@christopherbyrd5818]

God bless you brother....be well and be safe! 2024 is gonna really suck!

[@Gasparin-ix6uv]

Completamente de acuerdo

[@frankworkman9000]

Great man

[@drapas7467]

Amen !

[@sunjayjay240]

Congratulations from. Sri Lanka