Lawmaker accuses Milei of interfering in US midterm elections
New York Democrat Gregory Meeks criticises Argentine leader’s public endorsement of Republican María Elvira Salazar, who is seeking re-election in Florida in November 3 election. Leer más
President Javier Milei is facing accusations of meddling in the United States midterm elections from a Democratic congressman. New York Democrat Gregory Meeks, who leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee, expressed his concern over Milei's endorsement of a Republican lawmaker, Florida Republican María Elvira Salazar, for re-election.
Meeks described Milei's support as "an inappropriate intrusion" into US democracy, emphasizing that American elections should be decided by American voters. He reiterated that the US and Argentina share a relationship built on respect for democratic values, calling on Milei to adhere to these principles. Meeks' comments followed similar objections raised by other Democratic politicians regarding Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella's endorsement of Salazar's candidacy.
Salazar, who maintains strong political ties with Trump, has a history of advocating for hardline stances against the governments of Cuba and Venezuela.
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