Portrait of Javier Milei
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Javier Milei on Donald Trump

Close ally and admirer (strong)

Javier Milei views Donald Trump as a significant political and ideological ally, particularly in their shared opposition to socialism and woke ideology.

Milei has expressed admiration for Trump's perceived understanding of geopolitics and his efforts to restructure international trade, even while acknowledging Trump's protectionist tendencies.

This alignment has translated into concrete actions, with Milei attending Trump's inauguration and later accepting an invitation to join a US-led international body focusing on post-war reconstruction in Gaza.

Context

As the President of Argentina, Javier Milei's foreign policy represents a sharp pivot from previous administrations, prioritizing closer ties with the United States and Israel.

This strategic realignment places Donald Trump, a figure who shares similar right-wing populist and anti-socialist sentiments, as a natural partner for Milei on the international stage.

Actions Taken

  1. Diplomatic Engagement
    Attended Donald Trump's second inauguration as President in Washington.
  2. International Cooperation
    Accepted an invitation from Donald Trump to join the “Board of Peace,” a transitional governance board for Gaza reconstruction, positioning Argentina as a main ally of the US in the Americas.

Key Quotes

The greatest value of **Donald Trump's** policy is that he has rightly identified the enemy and the enemy is **socialism**.

Bloomberg interview April 1, 2024 — Explaining his admiration for the former US leader's trade war strategy.

The world should celebrate the arrival of **President Trump** his speech was clear and decisive, and that golden era he proposes for the United States will shine a light for the whole world as it will spell the end of the **woke ideology** that is doing so much damage to the world.

Interview in Davos January 1, 2025 — Expressing enthusiasm following Trump's attendance at his inauguration.

There's no doubt that we'll have support as long as I'm president.

A24 news outlet interview October 1, 2025 — Defending a meeting with Trump amid controversy over bailout conditions.

Related Positions

  • Immigration Policy Milei cited Trump's successful policy on halting illegal immigration as a positive example during a UN address.
  • US-Argentina Relations Milei's open support for Trump solidifies his administration's pro-US foreign policy.

Comparison

Milei's administration is compared to Trump's in several policy areas, often drawing parallels regarding their populist appeal and anti-establishment stance.

  • Migration: Milei expressed an intention to mimic Trump's policies, such as tightening immigration laws, which his spokesman linked to the MAGA slogan.
  • Economic Approach: While Milei admires Trump's fight against perceived global imbalances, he maintains his commitment to free-market economics, despite Trump’s protectionist leanings.