Argentina's President Milei Advises U.S. Leaders on Radical Spending Cuts

Javier Milei's sweeping economic reforms inspire U.S. Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Argentine President Javier Milei, known for his drastic budget cuts, has become a model for the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy under President-elect Donald Trump.
Milei's reforms in Argentina included closing nine ministries, laying off tens of thousands of public employees, and reducing state spending by 31% within his first year in office.
While Milei's policies have dramatically reduced inflation in Argentina from 25.5% to 2.7%, they have also triggered a recession, widespread protests, and pushed millions into poverty.
Milei met with Trump and U.S. lawmakers at Mar-a-Lago, offering advice to Musk and Ramaswamy to pursue aggressive spending cuts and deregulation in the U.S. federal government.
Critics argue that implementing similar reforms in the U.S. would face significant challenges, including legislative hurdles and potential risks to essential programs like Social Security and Medicare.