The president of Argentina is the primary international chief to satisfy in individual with President-elect Trump since Trump’s win final week.
Javier Milei, generally known as “the Lion,” has gained notoriety worldwide for his pro-market insurance policies which have slashed Argentine inflation since he took elected workplace final yr.
He attended the America First Coverage Institute’s (AFPI) gala Thursday night at Mar-a-Lago and can keep by way of the CPAC Investor Summit that ends Saturday.
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President-elect Trump and President Milei met earlier Thursday, and the encounter “went nicely,” in keeping with an nameless supply by way of The Related Press.
He posted to social media web site X, sharing his plans with President-elect Trump for the week forward, claiming he would be the solely different president in attendance on the summit.
As Milei was ushered out the door to the AFPI gala Thursday, he informed the Argentine outlet Clarion, “We will plant the concepts of freedom excessive.”
Throughout his tackle on the gala, Milei congratulated Trump on his resounding win by way of an interpreter, saying “this has been the best political comeback in historical past, defying the complete political institution, even on the danger of his personal life.”
Argentina President Javier Milei arrives to talk earlier than President-elect Trump throughout an America First Coverage Institute gala at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Seashore, Fla. (AP Picture/Alex Brandon)
He additionally thanked Elon Musk for his function boosting his social media web site X for President-elect Trump and communication worldwide.
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“There’s a silent or reasonably silent majority that has begun to make itself heard regardless of the enemies of freedom clinging to energy by way of propaganda, distortion and censorship,” mentioned Milei. “And for this reason I might particularly prefer to thank the nice Elon Musk for the fantastic job he has been doing to avoid wasting humanity in communication all over the world.”
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The Argentine president then claimed that what occurred within the U.S. elections final week is just like his personal election final yr, with the “social gathering of freedom” taking a victory lap.
Milei is taken into account to be a Trump-like determine in South America, advertising black hats just like pink MAGA hats for followers labeled “las Fuerzas del Cielo” or “the Forces from Heaven.” He additionally famously wielded a chainsaw at a political rally, vowing to slash wasteful authorities spending.
President-elect Trump gestures after talking throughout an America First Coverage Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago property Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Seashore, Fla. (AP Picture/Alex Brandon)
“I’m exhilarated to have the ability to share with a brand new United States administration that very same love for freedom. And I am satisfied that collectively we are going to restore it to the place it deserves,” Milei mentioned in his remarks.
President-elect Trump took the stage after Milei’s speech, thanking the Argentine president for his congratulations and commending his management.
President-elect Trump listens throughout an America First Coverage Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago property Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Seashore, Fla. (AP Picture/Alex Brandon)
“And, Javier, I would prefer to congratulate you on the job you have finished for Argentina,” mentioned Trump. “Your speech was lovely, however the job you have finished is unimaginable. Make Argentina nice once more. You already know MAGA. He is a MAGA individual. And you realize he is doing that. He is truly. He is truly doing that.
“You already know, I would say you have finished a incredible job in a really quick time frame. It is an honor to have you ever right here.”
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The workplace of Argentine President Javier Milei didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark.
