On Wednesday, Argentina's President Javier Milei revisited a controversial televised confrontation he had some time ago with journalist Natasha Niebieskikwiat, known for her staunch defense of the Cuban regime. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Milei recalled his comments during that debate, branding Niebieskikwiat as a "communist who thrives on lies" and accusing her of supporting "the impoverishing leftist-progressivism."
The video shared by Milei, now a government leader, highlights the moment when the then-presidential candidate clashed with Niebieskikwiat. During the heated exchange, she defended the Cuban socialist system, claiming that despite its flaws, "Cuba had effectively solved the poverty problem."
Milei, addressing the Cuban-born journalist, strongly challenged this notion, asserting that socialism and "sentimental individuals" like her were responsible for creating poverty. "Of course, it made everyone poor," Milei argued, drawing a comparison between Cuba and Japan, a nation that, despite being an island, had achieved remarkable economic development. "Look at Japan, it's just a rocky island, and look what they've accomplished," he exclaimed, highlighting the stark differences between Cuban socialism and Japanese capitalism.
A Provocative Offer
During the tense exchange, Milei surprised the journalist with a bold suggestion: "Go back to Cuba," he stated, adding, "I'll offer you a one-way ticket." The debate went viral at the time, and now Milei has brought it back into the spotlight, encouraging his followers to watch "the full exchange; it's even more entertaining."
Milei emphasized that the confrontation with the journalist was a pivotal moment in his campaign and his fight against what he views as a destructive political system. He also remarked that prior to the communist revolution, Cuba was among the wealthiest countries in Latin America and that socialism, like other progressive systems, has only led the island into poverty.