Politics Local February 19, 2025

Controversy Surrounds Interview with President Milei

Jonatan Viale addresses the recent uproar over his interview with President Javier Milei. The abrupt interruption during the segment has sparked discussions on media practices in Argentina.


Controversy Surrounds Interview with President Milei

Journalist Jonatan Viale publicly expressed himself for the first time after the controversy that arose during his recent interview with President Javier Milei on Todo Noticias (TN). An enigmatic message he posted on Twitter fueled the curiosity of his followers and generated numerous speculations: 'I’m not going to give you the satisfaction. Get ready for tonight.'

The incident that sparked controversy occurred during the interview when Milei mentioned Justice Minister Mariano Caneo Libarona in relation to the cryptocurrency $Libra. At that moment, an off-camera voice instructed to stop the recording, and an unedited fragment leaked on social media. The decision to interrupt the interview was attributed to Santiago Caputo, a key advisor to the president, citing his pursuit of excellence.

Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni explained that although there was nothing inappropriate in what was said, Caputo's lack of experience in interviews caused the error. Adorni admitted that the dynamic dictates not to interrupt for any reason, revealing a lack of foresight on Caputo's part in this situation. Viale's additional statements regarding the outcome of this episode are eagerly anticipated today.

Hoping to shed light on the situation, Jonatan Viale expressed an enigmatic message that has kept his audience in suspense, generating speculation about the content of his upcoming revelation.