# Javier Milei: ‘You Don’t Beat Populism by Practicing Populism’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/javier-milei-you-dont-beat-populism-by-practicing-populism/
- Published: 2026-11-09T11:00:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T12:40:28+00:00
- Original publisher: Reason (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://reason.com/2026/11/09/you-dont-beat-populism-by-practicing-populism/
- Topics: Government, Politics

## Key points

- Milei says his government will not relax economic policy for electoral gain.
- He argues results and principled policies are the way to counter populism.
- He cites 16 district wins and a 17-point lead over Kirchnerism.

## Summary

Argentine President Javier Milei argues that defeating populism requires putting forward sound policies and delivering results, rather than loosening economic rules to win votes. He says his government will maintain fiscal discipline and restrictive monetary policy until inflation is defeated, presenting this as both a matter of principle and a test of its political approach.

Milei describes change as requiring cultural advocacy, political participation and competent administration. He claims his government fulfilled its campaign promises before the midterm elections, contested all 24 districts, won 16 and beat Kirchnerism by 17 points. He says Argentines must choose whether to continue the transformation or return to earlier policies.

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