U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett has pointed to El Salvador’s security policies as a model worth examining as the United States considers new approaches to combating crime and strengthening public safety.

During a television interview, the Tennessee representative called for greater police presence and stronger action against judges he described as corrupt or ineffective. Referencing President Nayib Bukele’s security policies, Burchett argued that the United States should study measures being implemented in El Salvador.

“We should look at what they are doing in El Salvador,” Burchett said, highlighting the country’s increased deployment of police officers and changes involving the appointment of judges. He suggested that similar approaches could be considered as part of broader efforts to address crime in the United States.

Burchett’s comments bring renewed attention to El Salvador’s security strategy, which has attracted international interest following the country’s sharp reduction in reported homicides and expansion of its law-enforcement operations.

The Tennessee congressman is also a member of the El Salvador–United States Caucus, a congressional group focused on strengthening relations between both countries. His remarks reflect the growing international debate surrounding El Salvador’s experience and the extent to which elements of its security policies could inform discussions about public safety elsewhere.

As El Salvador continues to draw attention for its security transformation, references to the country by U.S. lawmakers demonstrate the increasing role its approach plays in international conversations about crime prevention, policing, and criminal justice.