Argentina's president accused of plagiarizing UN speech from “The West Wing.”

Argentina's right-wing liberal President Javier Milei copied part of his recent address to the United Nations from an episode of The West WingAccording to reports from his home country. La Nacion Columnist Carlos Pagni was the first to point out the striking similarity between Milei's comments and those of the fictional US President Josiah Bartlett, played by actor Martin Sheen some two decades earlier. On September 24, Milei told the UN General Assembly: “Since in these times what happens in one country quickly affects others, we believe that all people should live free from tyranny and oppression, be it in the form of political oppression or economic slavery.” or religious fanaticism. This basic idea must not only exist in words, it must be supported by actions, diplomatically, economically and materially.” In the fifteenth episode of The West WingIn the fourth season of “Sheen,” Bartlett said, “We stand for freedom from tyranny everywhere, whether under the guise of political oppression, economic slavery, or religious fanaticism.” This most fundamental idea cannot be met with our support alone. This must be countered with our strength: diplomatic, economic, material.” Progressive newspaper Page 12 delighted by the news and stated: “The evidence is very clear. It remains to be seen whether [West Wing] Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin will sue Milei for plagiarizing this monologue.”