Javier Milei, leader of the 'La Libertad Avanza' party, uses his agenda to represent a conservative, nationalist, and protectionist stance.
The Milei-Trump Link The ideological and political affinity between Javier Milei and Donald Trump is well-known and has been publicly acknowledged by both leaders. Following the legislative elections on Sunday and the strong results obtained by 'La Libertad Avanza', President Javier Milei once again signaled to his international reference, Donald Trump, by posting on social media an image with the acronym 'MAGA'.
What Does MAGA Mean? MAGA is the acronym for the English phrase 'Make America Great Again'. In fact, Trump congratulated Milei on his victory in Argentina's presidential elections. Milei has on multiple occasions expressed his admiration for the former U.S. president, whom he considers a libertarian reference.
Milei's use of the 'MAGA' acronym is not new and reinforces his image of alignment with the most conservative and right-wing faction of the global political spectrum. This was the main campaign slogan of Donald Trump during his successful presidential run in 2016, and he continued to use it throughout his term and in his current 2024 campaign. The phrase, which appeals to a sense of nostalgia for a supposedly glorious past of the United States, became a symbol of Trump's political movement and his followers, also known as 'trumpism'.
