Argentine President Javier Milei dominated global trends on X on Monday after delivering a fiery 90-minute State of the Nation address to Congress on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

In the speech, Milei hailed his close relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump as a 'key ally' and called for a 'century of the Americas,' echoing Trump's 'Make America Great Again' slogan. He positioned Argentina as a 'natural link in the West’s strategic value chain' due to its access to two oceans and proximity to Antarctica, highlighting potential exports of raw materials, energy, and critical minerals.

Milei unleashed sharp criticism against opposition lawmakers, shouting accusations of them being 'thieves,' 'murderers,' 'ignorant,' and 'corrupt.' He specifically targeted imprisoned former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner on corruption charges. The address came amid heightened congressional support for Milei following his party's strong performance in the 2025 midterm elections, where La Libertad Avanza allied with the PRO party to form the largest bloc in both chambers.

The speech capped a week of legislative triumphs, including Congress's approval of Milei's flagship labor reform on Friday, February 28. The overhaul of Argentina's half-century-old labor code aims to make hiring and firing easier, extend working hours, and boost productivity to attract foreign investment. Other recent wins included lowering the age of criminal responsibility, advancing the Mercosur-EU trade agreement, and initial glacier protection legislation. Milei described the session as 'one of the most productive extraordinary sessions in our history,' claiming fulfillment of 2025 campaign promises.

Milei's bold libertarian agenda has gained traction since he took office in December 2023. Despite initial resistance, his austerity measures and reforms have strengthened his position, with allies including provincial governors now cooperating. The labor reform passed despite protests from unions and left-wing parties.

The viral speech amplified Milei's international profile, bolstered by his English-language X account launched in January 2026. Posts and discussions on X highlighted his Trump praise and confrontational style, propelling him to the top of worldwide trends early Monday.

Analysts note Milei's parliamentary majority provides leverage to veto overrides and push further reforms. Opposition displayed placards like 'Milei equals war' during the event, signaling ongoing polarization.