Even before Milei’s election, parallels were drawn between Milei, 53, and former President Donald Trump, both known for their bombastic personality and showman approach to politics. Like Trump, Milei’s candidacy was based on his desire to upend the standing political order. The Argentinian economist derided socialism, the Left, and the government as the center of all the country’s problems. He has pledged to institute sweeping liberal economic reforms and the drastic cutting of government bureaucracy.