Donald Trump backs Argentine President Javier Milei

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly supported Argentine President Javier Milei, praising his stance amid U.S.-China competition. Trump’s backing included a decisive tweet from adviser Scott Bessent and a financial cheque that the articles say helped Milei fund his legislative campaign.

The support was highlighted by a photo of Trump at the Casa de Gobierno in Buenos Aires, taken the day after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit. Analysts in the pieces argue that the endorsement is intended to position Milei as a global leader aligned with U.S. interests against China’s growing influence in South America, and it comes ahead of Argentina’s November legislative elections.