US President Donald Trump’s administration has thrown its support behind Argentina’s President Javier Milei in a bid to boost his chances in next week’s midterm elections – now all he has to do is win them.
Milei, 54, is heading into the home straight of the campaign trail with his sails boosted by strong winds from Washington, despite Trump appearing this week to condition the assistance on his ally winning the October 26 vote.
Argentina’s President travelled to the US capital off the back of a string of negative headlines, including scandals involving corruption and drug-trafficking, pushback in Congress and weeks of currency turbulence prompting interventions in the foreign exchange market.
Nevertheless, Trump hailed Milei as a "great leader" on Tuesday during a historic meeting at the White House – though the US president said that promised financial aid for Argentina is dependent on the results in this month’s midterm elections.
"Your poll numbers I hear are pretty good, but I think they'll be better after this," Trump said as he hosted right-wing Milei at the Wh
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