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President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the President of the Argentine Republic

Published October 14, 2025 | Video Starts at 26:25

And President Trump, just like you, he carries the young people. So it's hope for the future. The Argentines have made the decision to shake off 100 years of bad policy. They went from one of the richest countries in the world to a ton of debt. And I think that with the bridge the US is giving them and the strong policies, that Argentina can be great again. Thank you very much. Please, go ahead, please. (26:25–26:31)

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Asserts that Argentina transitioned from wealth to significant debt.

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