Argentina's President Javier Milei immediately cuts number of government ministries in half after taking oath of office
ยท Dec 11, 2023 ยท NottheBee.com

Argentina has just sworn Javier Milei, the libertarian "mad man," into office, and on his first day on the job he's made quick work of it.

 

 

One day into office he cut the number of cabinet members in his administration by more than half!

Entire departments are just gone!

(The Buenos Aires Times says it was 18 departments cut in half, not 21, FYI) ๐Ÿ‘‡

Earlier on Sunday the new administration revealed its first "Decree of Necessity and Urgency" (Decreto de Necesidad y Urgencia, or DNU) โ€” a type of presidential decree which allows them to legislate without going through Congress first. The 76-page document confirmed that the Milei government is halving the number of ministries from the previous government, leaving only nine. The drastic reduction was a staple proposal of his electoral platform known as the "Chainsaw Plan."

The dude did not mess around. There are no deliberations. No negotiations. Half of the Argentinian fed is GONE!

Earlier on Sunday, Milei made an impromptu speech on the Casa Rosada balcony. His supporters erupted in screams, singing La Renga's song Panic Show with him. He yelled "Viva la libertad, carajo! (Long live freedom, g--d----t")" three times and the crowd responded "Viva...!"

While most people waved the Argentine colors of white and blue, some had yellow Gadsden flags with the phrase "Don't tread on me" and the image of a snake. "Milei, our dear, the people are with you" they chanted when the new president paused.

This dude is exactly what freedom-loving Americans have dreamed about since the days of Ron Paul.

And the people are with him! It's a populist libertarian takeover!

Upon announcing this slash of government agencies, Utah Sen. Mike Lee had this to say:

We need your help in the United States!

Milei is an absolute boss. Let's hope he can turn Argentina around and that it isn't too late.


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