Tue, 14 Oct 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 Trump says US will not 'waste our time' helping Argentina if Milei loses

Trump warns if Milei's coalition is defeated in this month elections, "we are not going to be generous".
US President Donald Trump has openly admitted that a $20bn bailout for Argentina is motivated by his desire to see libertarian leader Javier Milei win upcoming legislative elections. During a meeting with Milei at the White House, Trump stated that the US would not provide further assistance if Milei's party does not succeed. Milei praised Trump's efforts and said his policies would bring prosperity to Argentina. The country is facing financial turmoil ahead of its mid-term elections on October 26, which are seen as a test of voters' support for Milei's economic reforms. Trump warned that if a socialist candidate wins the election, the US will reassess its support for Argentina. He also implied that the bailout is conditional on Milei's party performing well in the election. Milei blamed his opponents for Argentina's economic woes and accused them of attacking his government through political attacks. The US has framed the bailout as supporting an important regional ally, but Trump's explicit linking of aid to electoral prospects raises questions about foreign interference in elections. Markets have reacted negatively to the news, with Argentine stocks falling after the meeting.
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