El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele fired back at Hunter Biden after the president’s son threatened to “invade” the country if he ever became U.S. leader. Bukele mocks Hunter Biden’s invasion threat with a sarcastic drug reference, reigniting their feud.
The clash began when Biden, in a profanity-filled podcast interview, vowed to force El Salvador to return deported migrants. Bukele, a close Trump ally, responded on X, joking, “Is Hunter Biden sniffing powdered milk?” a clear dig at his past drug scandals.
During the interview, Biden raged against Trump and Bukele’s immigration policies. He promised drastic action if he ever held power. “If I became president, I’d call the president of El Salvador and say, ‘Send them back or I’ll invade,’”Biden declared. He also labeled both leaders “f—ing dictator-thugs” and accused them of crimes.
His remarks referenced El Salvador’s strict crackdown on gangs, which has included mass arrests of criminals many of whom were deported from the U.S. Rather than taking the threat seriously, Bukele mocks Hunter Biden’s invasion threat with biting humor. His “powdered milk” jab alludes to Biden’s past admissions of drug abuse, including crack cocaine use.
Bukele also highlighted cooperation between the U.S. and El Salvador, sharing news of a recent prisoner swap involving Venezuela. He dismissed Biden’s rant as unserious, contrasting it with actual diplomatic efforts.
Hunter Biden’s struggles with addiction have been widely documented. In a past interview, he admitted smoking “anything that resembled crack,” even joking about excessive Parmesan cheese use. His legal troubles, including a gun charge linked to his drug use, further fuel critics. Bukele’s response plays into this narrative, framing Biden’s threats as erratic.
The exchange escalates tensions between the Biden family and Bukele, a rising conservative star. While Biden’s remarks were likely hyperbolic, they’ve drawn fierce backlash.
Meanwhile, Bukele’s alliance with Trump strengthens, with both leaders pushing aggressive immigration enforcement. As Bukele mocks Hunter Biden’s invasion threat, the feud underscores broader U.S.-Latin American political divides.
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