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Javier Milei on Elon Musk

Close ally and admirer (strong)

Argentine President Javier Milei holds a strongly positive view of Elon Musk, whom he regards as a crucial defender of freedom and an important historical figure. This admiration is rooted in their shared libertarian and anti-establishment ideologies, particularly concerning free speech and opposition to “woke” narratives.

Milei has publicly defended Musk against accusations, including those following a gesture at Donald Trump's inauguration, asserting that Musk is a hero fighting against socialist ideas. The relationship has also involved concrete discussions and mutual expressions of support, indicating a burgeoning international alliance between the two figures.

Context

Javier Milei, as the President of Argentina and a self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist, views Elon Musk as an ideological ally in the global fight against socialism and what they both term "wokeness." This shared ideological ground makes Musk a significant figure for Milei.

Their relationship has been characterized by mutual admiration expressed on social media prior to Milei's presidency and solidified through meetings once Milei took office. The connection is seen by some analysts as a potential way to speed up Argentina's integration into a U.S.-aligned network of friends.

Timeline

  1. Milei responded to Musk sharing a video of him by stating, 'We need to talk, Elon,' signaling a desire for direct contact.
  2. Milei and Musk met in Texas, where they shared social media posts playing up their friendship and planned a future event in Argentina to promote 'ideas of freedom.'
  3. In a podcast interview, Milei expressed huge admiration for Musk, calling him a 'great fighter for the ideas of freedom' and a 'hero in the history of humanity' for his work on X.
  4. Milei defended Musk after a controversial gesture, praising him as one of the most important men in history and criticizing the left for trying to brand him a Nazi.

Actions Taken

  1. Diplomatic Support
    Milei offered to assist Musk with the conflict between the social media company X and Brazilian authorities who accused Musk of obstruction.
  2. Joint Event Planning
    Milei and Musk agreed to host a major event in Argentina in the future to promote 'the ideas of freedom.'

Key Quotes

Elon Musk must be one of the most important men in history […] and has always defended freedom in its purest form, for everyone.

Social Media Post January 1, 2025 — Milei defended Musk after the businessman was accused of making a controversial gesture.

What he has done on Twitter now known as X. and how he is helping the the world nowadays to wake up once and for all and become aware of the socialist virus the woke virus that in itself makes him a hero in the history of humanity.

Lex Fridman Podcast November 20, 2024 — Stating his huge admiration for Musk and his work on the X platform.

We need to talk, Elon.

X (formerly Twitter) December 5, 2023 — Milei's reply after Musk shared a video of the then President-elect.

To an exciting & inspiring future!

X (formerly Twitter) April 1, 2024 — Milei's post after meeting Musk at a Tesla factory in Texas.

Related Positions

  • Free Speech Absolutism Milei strongly supports Musk's acquisition of X as a move against the 'hegemonic woke narrative' on the platform.
  • Anti-Establishment Politics Both figures are seen as challenging established political and media narratives, which forms the basis of their mutual support.
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* This is not an exhaustive list of sources.