This is Javier Milei.
He became president of Argentina and achieved what economists said was impossible.
In a 2-hour interview with @lexfridman, he explains how he slashed 3,000+ regulations in 6 months.
And why Elon & Vivek are taking notes: 🧵
When he took office, Argentina was on the brink of collapse.
The country faced 17,000% projected inflation.
The establishment said reform would destroy the economy.
But Milei had a different plan:
"I hate the state. I hate socialism. I despise violence."
His solution? A chainsaw to cut through bureaucracy.
The media called him "El Loco" (The Madman).
The establishment said he would fail.
In his first month as president:
Cut 50,000 government jobs.
Eliminated half of all ministries.
Slashed thousands of regulations.
The results shocked everyone:
Inflation dropped from 17,000% to 2.4%
Achieved the first surplus in 123 years.
The economy started growing again.
The most profound shift:
People said bureaucracy was "too big to cut."
He proved them wrong in 30 days.
Now a bigger revolution is brewing:
Enter @elonmusk and DOGE:
They are studying every move Milei made.
Milei and Musk have had multiple meetings.
"They're going to replicate our model in America."
What caught Elon & Vivek's attention:
Not just the numbers—but the method.
A daily counter showing regulations eliminated.
The system they want for DOGE.
Milei's advice to DOGE was simple:
"Cut to the chase. Push it to the very limit."
"Don't let down your guard. Remove every privilege."
The blueprint is ready.
Why this terrifies DC bureaucrats:
Argentina proved you can cut 15% in 30 days.
No chaos. No collapse. Just results.
And @DOGE is taking notes.
The interview reveals something bigger:
This isn't just about Argentina anymore.
It's becoming a global playbook.
Trump, Elon, and Vivek are all watching.
His message was clear:
You don't need decades for reform.
You don't need to compromise with corruption.
You just need the courage to act.
Lex's masterful interview with Milei reveals something rare:
A leader who doesn't just talk about change but shows exactly how to achieve it.
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