The Trump Spirit: 5 World Leaders Who Embody the Nationalist-Populist Trump Ethos

Re-elected as President of El Salvador in 2024, Nayib Bukele is known for his incredibly tough stance on crime, specifically as it pertains to gangs.

Though Bukele's anti-crime measures are far more extensive than anything found in the U.S. (some of Bukele's critics would argue to the point of overreach), his efforts nonetheless embody a very Trump-esque unapologetic defense of law and order.

Italy's fiery Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is a fighter, much like Trump. Meloni has gained prominence for her unwillingness to back away from defending her pro-family, pro-liberty and pro-Christian political stances.

In the year's since her 2022 election, Meloni has become a strong ally of the U.S. under President Trump's leadership.

Vicktor Orban is the Prime Minister of Hungary, and has been in power since 2010. Orban is in favor of strong borders and limited immigration, which has generated many comparisons between himself and Trump, who he has allied himself very closely with.

Sanae Takaichi was recently elected as the leader of the LDP, the ruling party of the Japanese Parliament, meaning she will soon become the country's prime minister. Takaichi, a populist-nationalist, cites Margaret Thatcher as one of her influences, and received a ringing endorsement from President Trump following her election.