The president Javier Milei has once again generated controversy with his statements about journalism in Argentina. In a recent interview, Milei stated that “85% of the media lies all the time,” accusing journalists of being complicit in a negative campaign against him and of creating problems among people.
This is not the first time that the president has attacked the press, but his words have intensified the debate about the relationship between the government and the media. During the interview, Javier Milei expressed frustration with what he considers unfair and biased coverage of his administration.
“I am going to keep public universities free of fees and they say the opposite,” he stated, referring to one of the most controversial issues of his administration. According to the president, the media have been complicit in spreading lies and carrying out the largest negative campaign in the history of humanity against him.
“There was a negative campaign where the media were complicit in spreading all those lies. In fact, they carried out the largest negative campaign in the history of humanity and there was strong complicity in the media and journalists openly lying for money against a person, messing with my family, my dogs and everyone,” he added.
Milei’s statements have generated a strong reaction in the journalistic field. Many journalists and press organizations have rejected his accusations, defending the integrity and professionalism of their work.
The Argentine Journalism Forum (FOPEA) has been one of the most vocal in its response, criticizing the president’s statements and underlining the importance of press freedom in a democracy.
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The attack of Javier Milei was not limited to a generalization about the media. He also lashed out at specific journalists, calling them “militants” and “liars.” In particular, he mentioned the journalist Fabián Waldman, whom he accused of openly lying at a press conference about the visit of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the Casa Rosada.
These accusations have been seen as an attempt to discredit journalists and undermine public trust in the media. The relationship between Milei and the press has been tense since the beginning of his mandate. The president has frequently used social networks to criticize the media and to defend his management.
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