Tucker Carlson & Javier Milei: Insightful Talk on Argentina
In a recent interview led by Tucker Carlson, the renowned American host, Javier Milei, potential presidential candidate for Argentina, shared his views on various issues affecting his country.
Ep. 24 Argentina’s next president could be Javier Milei. Who is he? We traveled to Buenos Aires to speak with him and find out. pic.twitter.com/4WwTZYoWHs
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) September 14, 2023
Carlson, known for his straightforward and often controversial style, didn’t hesitate to tackle sensitive subjects, providing a platform for Milei to voice his opinions unfiltered. Below are the highlights of this conversation.
Bloody Politics and Socialism
Javier Milei expressed his discontent with socialist policies, describing them as “bloody”. He criticized the notion that certain individuals decide who lives and who doesn’t, asserting that socialists “have blood on their hands.”
“Socialism is bloody because it decides who lives and who doesn’t. Socialists have blood on their hands and act with fatal arrogance.”
Criticism of Pope Francis
Milei questioned Pope Francis’s stance on socialism. He criticized his affiliation with dictatorial leaders and his promotion of social justice, arguing it implies theft and unequal treatment under the law.
“Pope Francis has an affinity with bloody dictatorships like those of Fidel Castro and Nicolás Maduro. The social justice he promotes implies theft and unequal treatment under the law.”
Views on Abortion
From a libertarian perspective, Milei defended the right to life. He described abortion as “murder aggravated by the relationship” and emphasized that life begins at the moment of fertilization.
“Abortion is murder aggravated by the relationship. Life begins at the moment of fertilization.”
Architecture and Argentine Values
Milei contrasted Argentina’s glorious liberal architecture with the more recent architecture. He related the architectural decline to left-wing values, such as envy and hatred.
“The glorious architecture of liberal Argentina contrasts with the ugly current Soviet architecture. This reflects the values of envy and hatred of the left.”
Justice and Politics
Milei stressed the importance of truly independent justice. He vowed to actively work to ensure its independence and stated that those who violate the law must face the consequences.
“It’s essential to have truly independent justice. Those who violate the law and the Constitution must face the consequences.”
Tucker Carlson’s Approach
Tucker Carlson, with his signature style, approached the interview directly, allowing Milei to express his opinions without interruptions.
The host delved deep into controversial topics, offering a comprehensive and balanced view of Argentina’s political and social situation.