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Javier Milei has made global headlines in the past few days, navigating a whirlwind of public appearances, political intrigue, and economic drama. Most notably, Milei was in Washington for a highly anticipated White House meeting with President Donald Trump. Trump publicly hailed Milei as a "great leader" and promised US support, but sent shockwaves through Argentina by warning that the $20 billion US aid package designed to stabilize the peso would only remain in place if Milei wins the upcoming October 26 midterm elections. According to Buenos Aires Times, Trump said explicitly, "If he loses, we are not going to be generous with Argentina," which ignited heated political debate at home, with leading Argentine figures denouncing what they called "quasi-colonial" interference. CNBC broadcast segments of Milei's first visit to the White House, revealing that Trump’s endorsement was unequivocal, and both leaders strongly signaled a potential bilateral trade deal, which remains unconfirmed as Milei continues closed-door negotiations.
Despite the international show of support, Milei returns home facing mounting troubles. There has been fierce criticism in local media regarding his inability to stabilize the peso, despite using up Central Bank reserves and the US Treasury intervening to buy pesos. Experts quoted by Colorado Politics noted the US intervention was "highly unusual" and followed Milei’s party suffering a stinging defeat in a key Buenos Aires Province election last month—an event viewed as a bellwether for his electoral strength.
Scandal has also gripped Milei's circle, as corruption allegations involving his sister, Karina Milei, and media uproar about ties between a suspected drug trafficker and one of his former candidates, José Luis Espert, have dominated headlines. Social media has lit up with reactions from both supporters and critics. Milei himself took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, congratulating Trump on brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and calling him “a dear friend and an example of leadership.” In interviews with CNBC and local outlet A24, Milei doubled down on his agenda, promising not to alter his course of austerity, deregulation, and market reforms until his term concludes.
According to the European Parliamentary Research Service’s latest briefing, Milei’s radical reforms have produced macroeconomic gains like reducing inflation and consolidating the state budget, yet come at a severe social cost. Unemployment has risen sharply, consumer spending has plunged, and poverty is biting ever deeper. With less than a week until Argentina’s crucial midterm elections, Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, is locked in a tense battle with the center-left opposition. Most polls, including analysis from the Buenos Aires Times, suggest Milei may only capture about one-third of congressional seats, leaving him short of a majority but poised to improve on current numbers.
On social media, Milei's defenders tout the US aid as a victory for Argentina and use the crisis narrative to rally support. His critics characterize the conditionality of US help as national humiliation and fuel trending hashtags condemning foreign interference.
What happens in the coming days will likely determine whether Milei’s biography veers toward victory or crisis: foreign policy, scandals, and currency battles have all converged in this pivotal moment. Thank you for listening to this episode. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an update on Javier Milei, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.
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