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At White House With Milei, Trump Mixes Beach-Body Jokes With Conditional $20 Billion Offer to Argentina

He said U.S. backing would depend on Milei’s coalition winning Argentina’s Oct. 26 elections.

Overview

  • During a Cabinet Room photo op, Trump joked he would not wear a bathing suit and contrasted his “larger” frame with Joe Biden’s.
  • He mocked Biden over an alleged struggle with a beach chair, a claim that coverage says is not supported by viral video.
  • Trump reaffirmed a roughly $20 billion support package for Argentina, described in reports as a currency swap framework, contingent on Milei staying in power.
  • Outlets noted the public tie between U.S. financial support and a foreign coalition’s electoral outcome as an unusual diplomatic signal.
  • Separate reporting cited administration consideration of an additional $20 billion in financing, which would bring potential support to about $40 billion if pursued.