During an agricultural exposition, President Javier Milei stood firmly behind Security Minister Patricia Bullrich after she faced criticism for the police operation at Congress, which resulted in violent clashes and a serious injury. The President also signaled support for José Luis Espert, further strengthening his political alliances.

Milei’s Public Endorsement of Bullrich

Speaking at Expoagro, Milei addressed the Congress incidents for the first time in public. The protests, initially organized in defense of retirees, saw the participation of football hooligans and political activists, leading to confrontations with law enforcement.

“I am standing with someone who once competed against me but whose greatness allowed her to join this government. In matters of security, if you break the law, you pay the price. The good guys are the ones in blue, and the bastards who hide behind masks, destroy cars, burn vehicles, and threaten people just to protect their corrupt interests are the bad guys,” Milei declared.

“We will put them behind bars. We will defend the Republic. They are not coming for me; they are coming for you—I’m just in the middle.”

Milei’s remarks referred to the clashes near Congress, where law enforcement officers—referred to as “the ones in blue”—were criticized by the opposition for their handling of the situation, which left a photographer seriously injured.

“The era in which victims are treated as perpetrators and criminals as victims is over,” the President assured, as Bullrich smiled approvingly.

A Firm Government Stand on Security

The President’s unwavering support for Bullrich was clear:

“I want to thank Dr. Bullrich for her enormous work in defending the values of the Republic.”

The government closed ranks around Bullrich, justifying the police actions in response to the riots and destruction. Even before this public statement, Milei had retweeted Bullrich’s press conference, where she claimed:

“Everything was orchestrated to escalate violence… That’s why we decided to act and disperse the protest from the very beginning.”

At Casa Rosada, officials downplayed criticism, highlighting Bullrich’s strong approval rating among the government’s voter base. Her tough stance on security aligns with the law-and-order narrative that Milei’s administration promotes.

Closing his speech with a grin, the President delivered a final warning:

“If you thought I was accelerating before, now I’m going to speed up even more…”

This reinforced his determination to maintain control and double down on security policies, signaling an even tougher approach moving forward.