This guy really is draining the swamp

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President Javier Milei of Argentina has been actively working to “drain the swamp” in his country, focusing on reducing the size and influence of the government. Last week he announced the layoff of an additional 50,000 of the 3.5 million state employees, advancing his effort to “reduce the state in half.” The move comes as part of the president’s ongoing strategy to cut public spending and reduce the national deficit. The Republican nominee in the US would do well to watch and learn!

Here are some of the key actions Milei has taken to achieve this:

  1. Reducing the Number of Ministries: Shortly after his inauguration, Milei halved the number of government ministries, bringing the total down to nine. This move was intended to streamline government operations and reduce bureaucracy.
  2. Laying Off Government Workers: Milei has announced the layoff of over 50,000 government workers, a move aimed at reducing the size of the public sector workforce, which currently employs around 3.5 million people.
  3. Cutting Public Spending: Milei has taken measures to cut public spending, including reducing subsidies and devaluing the currency. This is part of his broader strategy to address Argentina’s severe economic issues, including high inflation and poverty rates.
  4. Proposing Budget Cuts: In March, Milei proposed a budget cut that would slash 70,000 jobs from the public sector. Although this proposal faced resistance from public employees and unions, it demonstrates Milei’s commitment to reducing the size of the government.
  5. Focusing on Economic Reforms: Milei’s economic reforms include replacing the local currency, the peso, with the U.S. dollar, and proposing the privatization of education and healthcare. These measures are aimed at reducing the state’s role in the economy and promoting free-market principles.
  6. Addressing Corruption: Milei has vowed to fight corruption in Argentina, a country known for its high levels of corruption. This includes taking a hard line against the political establishment and promising to purge the “political caste” from the government.

Milei has also made headlines for his unconventional and attention-grabbing antics during his political career. Known for his colorful personality and controversial statements, Milei has been seen brandishing a chainsaw at political rallies, symbolizing his intention to “cut” government spending and bureaucracy. He has also dressed up as a superhero character named “Captain Milei” at a rally, engaging with the public in a memorable way. Milei has been vocal in his criticism of socialists, calling them sh*ts.

Milei’s unconventional behavior extends to his political actions as well. Shortly after his inauguration, he halved the number of government ministries, bringing the total down to nine.

Milei has taken measures to cut public spending, including reducing subsidies and devaluing the currency. This is part of his broader strategy to address Argentina’s severe economic issues, including high inflation and poverty rates. In March, he proposed a budget cut that would slash 70,000 jobs from the public sector. Although this proposal faced resistance from public employees and unions, it demonstrates his commitment to reducing the size of the government. These reform efforts have faced resistance within both chambers of Argentina’s legislature, where his party only holds a minority of support. The next US Republican president should take note.

His economic reforms include replacing the local currency, the peso, with the U.S. dollar, and proposing the privatization of education and healthcare. These measures are aimed at reducing the state’s role in the economy and promoting free-market principles.

Milei has vowed to fight corruption in Argentina, a country known for its high levels of corruption. This includes taking a hard line against the political establishment and promising to purge the “political caste” from the government.

It takes just one person to stand strong. Reagan had the vision and strength. So did Margaret Thatcher. Xavier Milei is a modern day role model for small government, fiscally responsible leadership. Let’s hope a certain person is paying attention.