Overview
- In an appearance on the Carajo streaming program, President Javier Milei said he did not know Espósito and suggested the dispute escalated because it hurt her ego.
- He framed the clash as part of a wider cultural battle, arguing that artists who rely on public funds are “munipa” and can become partisan propaganda.
- Lali Espósito responded on X with a photo from her Vélez Sarsfield show and a lyric from her song Payaso: “Cuando ya cazaste al león, no te distraen las ratas.”
- The public back-and-forth dates to early 2024, with Milei repeatedly criticizing the singer and using the nickname “Lali Depósito.”
- No new cultural policy actions were announced as the exchange continued to circulate across media and social networks.