Javier Milei first world leader to meet with President-elect Trump: ‘Greatest political comeback in history’
President Javier Milei of Argentina made history as the first foreign leader to meet with President-elect Trump since his victory last week. Known as “the Lion,” Milei has garnered global attention for his pro-market policies that have successfully reduced Argentine inflation since taking office last year.
Milei attended the America First Policy Institute’s gala at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday evening and is set to participate in the CPAC Investor Summit until Saturday. The meeting between President-elect Trump and President Milei reportedly went well, according to an anonymous source cited by The Associated Press.
Taking to social media platform X, Milei shared his plans for the week ahead, highlighting his presence as the only other sitting president at the summit. As he headed to the AFPI gala, Milei expressed his commitment to championing freedom, stating, “We’re going to plant the ideas of freedom high.”
During his speech at the gala, Milei lauded President-elect Trump for his remarkable political comeback, defying the odds and the establishment. He also took the opportunity to thank Elon Musk for his efforts in boosting social media engagement on X and facilitating communication worldwide.
Drawing parallels between the recent U.S. election and his own victory last year, Milei emphasized the growing voice of the “party of freedom” against censorship and propaganda. Often likened to Trump in South America, Milei has adopted symbols such as black hats labeled “las Fuerzas del Cielo” (the Forces from Heaven) and famously brandished a chainsaw at a political rally to symbolize cutting wasteful government spending.
In his remarks, Milei expressed his excitement to collaborate with the new U.S. administration in promoting freedom, confident that together, they can restore it to its rightful place. President-elect Trump, in turn, commended Milei for his leadership and the transformative changes he has implemented in Argentina, urging him to continue making his country great again.
The office of President Milei did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital. The encounter between the two leaders showcased a shared commitment to advancing freedom and prosperity, setting the stage for potential collaborations in the future.
