US President Donald Trump hailed embattled Argentine counterpart Javier Milei as a “great leader” Tuesday, as the South American firebrand sought a show of economic and political support from a powerful friend.

Trump’s administration has already promised $20 billion to prop up Argentina’s struggling economy but his backing has failed to calm the markets — or help Milei’s polling ahead of crunch elections.

“We love them. They have a great leader,” Trump said when a reporter asked for his message to the people of Argentina as he shook hands with Milei outside the West Wing.

Both then gave the thumbs-up sign for the cameras before heading inside for lunch.

With Argentina struggling to stave off yet another financial crisis and Milei’s disapproval ratings rising, the chainsaw-wielding libe

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