President Trump has issued a ringing endorsement for Javier Milei in his re-election campaign for President of Argentina. On Tuesday, Trump shared his enthusiastic praise for Milei in a post on Truth Social.
“Highly Respected President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has proven to be a truly fantastic and powerful Leader for the Great People of Argentina, advancing on all levels at record speed,” President Trump said.
Trump compared the status of Argentina to that of the United States when he took office for his second term, following the presidency of Joe Biden. “He inherited a “total mess” with horrible Inflation caused by the previous Radical Left President (much like Crooked Joe Biden, the WORST President in the History our Nation), yet he has brought stability back to Argentina’s Economy, and lifted it to a new level of Prominence and Respect!” Trump said.
President Trump’s comments follow his appearance alongside Milei at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. In discussing Argentina’s status, Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have addressed concerns related to the country’s economy. President Milei has achieved specific measures of economic success during his two years in office, including an expansion of the economy by over 6%. However, concerns persist over the country’s central bank and the stability of its currency.
Both Trump and Bessent have expressed their intention to help Argentina stabilize its economy. On Tuesday, President Trump stated he thought it would be possible to “make Argentina great again,” without the need for a full bailout from the U.S.
President Trump continued his endorsement by expressing gratitude to President Milei and expressing hope for continued progress in the future. He concluded his comments by calling on Argentina to re-elect Milei.
“We have had a tremendous relationship with Argentina, which has become a strong ally, thanks to President Milei. I look forward to continuing working closely with him so that both of our Countries can continue on their incredible paths of success,” President Trump said. “Argentina: Javier Milei is a very good friend, fighter, and WINNER, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election as President — He will never let you down.”