President Trump stated that U.S. assistance to Argentina is dependent on whether his ally, Argentinian President Javier Milei, retains power after upcoming legislative elections. Trump indicated that if Milei loses, the U.S. will not be generous, but if he wins, the U.S. will be very helpful. He expressed that without Milei's philosophy, which he believes can make Argentina "great again," the U.S. would not waste its time.
The comments were made during a meeting between Trump and Milei at the White House. Milei, a staunch ally of Trump, is facing his first legislative elections since taking office in late 2023. The U.S. recently finalized a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina's central bank, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizing that the assistance is aimed at supporting Milei's economic agenda.
However, this approach has faced criticism. Concerns have been raised by some lawmakers,... download the app to read more
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