President Donald Trump faces a MAGA backlash after offering a $20 billion lifeline to Argentina, as thousands of federal workers face layoffs and soybean farmers bear the brunt of his sweetheart deal.
With the government shutdown entering its 14th day, Trump will welcome his Argentinian ally Javier Milei to the White House on Tuesday, as the Latin American leader seeks to stave off a financial crisis and political disaster for his country.
The meeting comes just days after the Trump administration agreed to provide Argentina with a $20 billion bailout, which would be in the form of a currency swap with the nation’s central bank.
However, some MAGA conservatives have joined Democrats to hit out at the administration for extending foreign assistance while federal workers remain furloughed