Concerns among ministers and officials about arbitrary decisions from President Javier Milei reached new heights last week, particularly following the resignations of Julio Garro and Teddy Karagozian. The anxiety intensified further, even without additional resignations, after Karina Milei, the secretary-general of the Presidency, issued an apology to the French embassy. This came after Vice President Victoria Villarruel’s statement, which positioned her against the brothers who hold power within the Executive, expressing support for Enzo Fernández.
In the aftermath of these events, many leaders began to seek clarity on how to proceed. The dilemma lies in managing the unpredictability of decisions, as even the most innocuous choices can swiftly provoke backlash on social media.
Marcelo Longobardi suggested he might take legal action against Javier Milei, referring to some journalists as “ensobrados,” or corrupt. According to reports, Javier Milei through Santiago Caputo communicated that he fully supports everything happening on Twitter. He believes this online defense is more effective than 90% of what officials offer. Milei aligns himself with those who support him, and those who fail to understand this dynamic are urged to leave.
Such authoritarian tendencies disturb the landscape of professional and critical journalism, which is essential for democracy. This skepticism displeases those who consider themselves the arbiters of truth.
When asked if this explains the exaggerated responses of officials like Daniel Scioli, a government source humorously shrugged it off, stating, “No, Javier doesn’t demand that much. He’s just doing it for fun.” Daniel Parisini, known as GordoDan on Twitter, plays a key role in shaping the government’s narrative.
Over the weekend, various officials received messages from advisors explaining that the president’s approach to social media would not change, despite calls for moderation. This sentiment echoed back to an earlier request from Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, who, after hearing of threats made by libertarian groups against astrologer Ayelén Romano, had advised a reduction in aggressive rhetoric online.
The administration employs a “shock group” strategy to convey its official stance without exposing specific individuals. Although Parisini leads this effort, there are also numerous supposedly anonymous accounts that circulate personal information about targeted individuals, whether they are Garro, Ayelén, or anyone else.
According to a national deputy familiar with Milei, officials who have joined the government post-election need to understand that this environment won’t change. Anything shared is quickly relayed back to Javier, and those seeking help are mistaken; communication teams are always in the loop.
Furthermore, the same team operates a daily streaming program that broadcasts Javier Milei’s inner thoughts. Known as “La Misa,” this show resembles a libertarian version of the controversial “6,7,8” broadcasts and features aggressive commentary aimed at anyone perceived as a threat to the government.
One official, who transitioned from the PRO to libertarian circles, summarized the situation well: “We all know who they are and how they operate. It’s best to keep a low profile. No one attacks on Twitter quite like these guys. They can drive you, your team, and your family to the brink. But many of us understand that the path ahead is long.”
Source: https://www.perfil.com/noticias/politica/milei-dejo-en-claro-hacia-adentro-que-el-equipo-del-gordo-dan-tiene-todo-su-apoyo.phtml
