The President of the United States, Donald Trump, praised the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Washington this Saturday.
Addressing the audience, where Milei was present, Trump referred to the Argentine as a "friend" and introduced him as the president who would make Argentina "great again."
"I kept hearing about this man in beautiful Argentina, and it is beautiful, but inflation made everything less beautiful. I heard you did fantastically," said Trump.
He then expressed that he felt proud of Milei. "We are very proud of you, in fact. And make Argentina great again."
At the end of the praise, the American leader expressed that it was a great pleasure to have met his Argentine counterpart.
In a post on X, the White House showed photos of the two leaders and announced that Trump invited Milei to the White House "in the coming months."
During the CPAC summit that concluded this Saturday in Washington, Javier Milei also had words of praise for the Republican and reaffirmed his connection with the United States.
The president of Argentina had a meeting with the tech magnate Elon Musk in which Milei presented Musk with a replica of the chainsaw he used as a symbol of his electoral campaign, which represents his policy of drastic cuts in public spending.
Musk, advisor to Tesla and owner of the social network X, received the gift enthusiastically and joked while holding it up in front of the audience: “This is the chainsaw of bureaucracy.”
The businessman has shown affinity with right-wing political leaders and was the surprise guest at the event, where he appeared wearing a black hat with the slogan "Make America Great Again" (MAGA), associated with President Donald Trump.
Milei's meeting with Musk and now Trump highlights the growing closer ties between both governments.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Meeting between Trump and Javier Milei
How did Donald Trump praise Javier Milei during the CPAC?
Donald Trump praised Javier Milei, calling him a "friend" and expressing that he would make Argentina "great again." Trump stated that he is very proud of Milei and invited him to visit the White House in the coming months.
What was the objective of the meeting between Milei and Elon Musk at CPAC?
The meeting between Javier Milei and Elon Musk at CPAC aimed to highlight the closeness between the two, emphasizing their ideological affinity. Milei presented Musk with a replica of the chainsaw that symbolizes his campaign, representing his policy of cuts in public spending. Musk expressed enthusiasm for the gift, joking about using it against bureaucracy.
What does the chainsaw that Milei gave to Musk represent?
The chainsaw that Javier Milei gave to Elon Musk represents his policy of drastic cuts to public spending, one of the cornerstones of his electoral campaign in Argentina. The gift symbolizes Milei's intention to eliminate bureaucracy and reduce unnecessary government expenses.
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