Trump Endorses Argentina's Milei in Upcoming Legislative Elections

US President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Argentine leader Javier Milei in Argentina's upcoming legislative elections, offering strong support during their meeting at the White House. The endorsement signals deepening political alignment between the two conservative leaders and comes at a critical moment for Milei's administration as it faces important legislative contests in late October.

Public Declaration of Support

Standing alongside the Argentine president before reporters, Trump made his endorsement unequivocal: "Your career has been an amazing one, and it's going to continue with the election. You're going to win the election. We're going to endorse you. I'm going to endorse you today. Fully endorse you." Trump characterized the upcoming Argentine legislative elections as "very big" and closely watched internationally, praising Milei for having "done an incredible job."

Political Context and Economic Outlook

The endorsement arrives as Milei's La Libertad Avanza party prepares for Argentina's legislative elections on October 26, where half the Chamber of Deputies and one-third of Senate seats will be contested. Trump expressed confidence in Milei's popularity and economic direction, stating, "He's on the verge of a breakthrough. I think he's really on the verge of tremendous economic success." The US President added that the United States wants to help Argentina achieve stability and growth.

Broader US Support and Recent Challenges

The political backing from the White House aligns with economic support signals from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who recently stated his department "stands ready" to assist Argentina, describing the South American nation as "a systemically important US ally in Latin America." This support comes after a significant electoral setback for Milei's party in Buenos Aires province, where it secured only 33.8% compared to the Peronist opposition's 47%.

Social Media Reinforcement

Following their meeting, Trump reinforced his endorsement on his Truth Social platform, calling their discussion "great" and praising Milei for doing the "right things" for Argentina. In his post, Trump expressed hope that Argentine voters "understand how good a job he is doing and will support his work during the upcoming Midterms," concluding with his "Complete and Total Endorsement" and the slogan "MAKE ARGENTINA GREAT AGAIN!"