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Why does Trump support Milei?

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Trump supports Milei because he believes Milei's philosophy aligns with his own and views Milei as a like-minded leader. Trump emphasizes their close ideological relationship and conditions U.S. financial aid to Argentina on Milei's continued leadership and economic policies favored by his administration.

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Trump warns of Argentina aid cut if Milei loses election

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  • Trump expressed support for Argentina's President Milei during a White House meeting. 3s
  • US aid to Argentina includes a $20 billion currency swap with its central bank. 45s
  • Trump said US support depends on Milei's party winning the midterm elections. 31s
  • The aid package is conditional on maintaining economic policies favored by the Trump administration. 1m 0s
  • The US move has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers amid a government shutdown. 1m 44s
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Trump warns of Argentina aid cut if Milei loses election
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Reuters
1 day ago
Trump warns of Argentina aid cut if Milei loses election

Trump says, 'I'm with this man because his philosophy is correct,' expressing support for Milei due to shared ideology.

Trump hosts Argentine President Milei after U.S. agrees to bailout
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CBS America
1 day ago
Trump hosts Argentine President Milei after U.S. agrees to bailout

Trump states the bailout is meant to help 'a great philosophy in a great country,' highlighting close ideological alignment with Milei.

Trump hosts Argentine President Milei after U.S. agrees to bailout
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CBS America
1 day ago
Trump hosts Argentine President Milei after U.S. agrees to bailout

Milei is referred to as the MAGA leader in South America, with a very similar philosophy and outlook compared to Trump.

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