Argentinian Milei is accused of copying a speech from a hit TV show

According to the Buenos Aires Herald, Carlos Pagni, a journalist from La Nacion newspaper, was the first to notice “remarkable similarity” between parts of Milei's fiery speech and the monologue of the fictional US President Jed Bartlet.

“We believe in freedom of expression for everyone. We believe in religious freedom for all. We believe in freedom of trade for all and we believe in limited government for all“,” Milei made this known to the UN General Assembly on September 24, as RT reported.

“We believe that everyone should live free from tyranny and oppression, whether in the form of political oppression, economic slavery or religious fanaticism. This basic idea cannot remain just in words. It must be factually, diplomatically, economically and materially supported,” he continued.

Bartlet, portrayed by actor Martin Sheen, spoke almost identical words to his cabinet in episode 15 of the show's fourth season.

Pagni suspected that the speech was written by Milei's adviser Santiago Caputo, who is reportedly a big fan of “The West Wing” and made watching the show a condition of joining his political consulting firm.

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