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Biography Flash: Trump Endorses Argentina's Milei Amid Economic Woes and UN Spotlight

Biography Flash: Trump Endorses Argentina's Milei Amid Economic Woes and UN Spotlight

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In the past few days Javier Milei has become the center of global financial and political attention beginning with his high-profile trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. The biggest headline yesterday came as former US President Donald Trump offered Milei his “complete and total endorsement for re-election” during a bilateral meeting attended by key Argentine officials and US journalists. According to NBC News and Buenos Aires Times, Trump declared he would help Milei, but insisted Argentina does not need a US-led bailout, instead calling Milei a “fantastic and powerful leader” while famously handing him a printout of a supportive post from Truth Social. The endorsement drew considerable buzz in both Argentine and global news, especially with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen stating the US stands ready to “do what is needed” to support Argentina financially—a detail that suggests possible aid in the form of swaps or direct purchases, with further White House announcements reportedly pending.

On social media, Milei amplified Trump’s endorsement on X, thanking him for “great friendship” and touting the “extraordinary gesture.” The mutual praise session echoed across social feeds, with Trump comparing Milei’s economic battles to his own “Make America Great Again” narrative. This digital interaction has been widely shared in Argentina and international political circles, adding fresh intrigue to Milei’s public image.

For biographical significance, these developments mark Milei’s most visible foreign engagement since assuming office, signaling a diplomatic pivot toward the US just weeks ahead of crucial midterm legislative elections in Argentina. Argentine markets remain jittery after Milei’s party suffered a loss in provincial elections, which some analysts see as a referendum on his radical spending cuts and libertarian reforms. Financial markets are speculating about whether Argentina can meet its debt obligations with $4 billion due in January and another $4.5 billion in July, making any external support or investment critical for Milei’s next chapter.

Back in Buenos Aires, Milei’s government continues its shock therapy approach, having just eliminated 71 regulations by decree, streamlining many bureaucratic controls according to Derecho Diario. These actions are said to reflect his signature “chainsaw” reform ethos—a theme that is now central to international perceptions of his leadership.

Finally, Milei’s upcoming speech at the UN today and his expected receipt of the 2025 Global Citizen Award from the Atlantic Council will further cement his biographical status as Argentina’s disruptor-in-chief on the world stage.

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