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: 🧵
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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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."
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.
Not just the numbers—but the method.
A daily counter showing regulations eliminated.
The system they want for DOGE.
https://x.com/VivekGRamaswamy/status/1858559544202502250
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
I highly suggest you watch the entire podcast:
A leader who doesn't just talk about change but shows exactly how to achieve it.
I highly suggest you watch the entire podcast:
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