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Trump endorsed Argentine President Javier Milei for another term, praising him in a post to Truth Social as “a truly fantastic and powerful Leader for the Great People of Argentina, advancing on all levels at record speed.”
In remarks to reporters before the two men met, Trump repeated his endorsement, saying that Milei “needs the next term” and predicted that the Argentine leader was “going to get it.”
“We are giving the president of Argentina our full backing and endorsement,” he said.
Asked by a reporter about the possibility that the U.S. could help to bail out Argentina, Trump said that he did not think the country needed it.
A day earlier, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post to X that his department “stands ready to do what is needed within its mandate to support Argentina.”
“All options for stabilization are on the table,” he added, appearing to reference the country’s troubles with inflation and poverty.
Reuters reported that financial markets in Argentina have plummeted recently, economic turmoil that comes as Milei’s allies have also battled corruption allegations. Reuters also reported that Argentina’s opposition party won recent September elections in Buenos Aires, which led some to call into question Milei’s ability to handle economic issues.