Donald Trump threatened that the USA will withdraw financial aid to Argentina if Javier Milei's party does not win the legislative elections on October 26.

Donald Trump and Javier Milei met at the White House shortly after the U.S. announced significant financial aid for Argentina, aimed at stabilizing the exchange rate ahead of the legislative elections on October 26. Trump stated that U.S. support depends on the success of Milei's party, emphasizing that if he does not win, the U.S. will not continue to support him. Trump's comments affected Argentine markets, and the financial aid, which includes a $20 billion currency swap, has been criticized by Democratic politicians in the U.S. and American farmers. The financial aid could provide a necessary political boost, but it has been contested by the Argentine opposition, which accuses the U.S. of interventionism. Former president Cristina Kirchner criticized the aid as a trap, while other politicians from Milei's party argue that it should not be politicized.