Adorni features prominently in Santilli's swearing-in as Chief of Staff

Manuel Adorni played a notable role during the swearing-in ceremony of Diego Santilli as Argentina's new Chief of Staff, even when he was no longer holding that position himself.

As Santilli took the oath of office, President Javier Milei embraced him. Immediately after separating, Milei gestured towards Adorni, who was just outside the camera's frame. What followed was an unconventional triple embrace, with Milei, Santilli, and Adorni sharing a moment of warmth. Milei also offered Adorni a second, more personal gesture of affection, looking him in the eye, patting his left cheek, and giving his neck a warm clap.

Earlier, before the official start of the ceremony at the Casa Rosada, Adorni had entered the White Hall alongside Milei. Instead of taking a seat among the ministers in the front row, Adorni waited standing next to a grenadier guard. The official broadcast captured the scene for nearly two and a half minutes. During a brief interlude, the camera focused on the essential participants: Milei and Santilli, positioned between two grenadiers and in front of the Argentine flag. As the general notary, Martín Rodríguez Giesso, read the oath, President Milei jokingly commented on the large font size of the document, saying, "Luckily the handwriting, because if not..."

Milei then read the oath for Diego César Santilli, who firmly responded, "I swear." Following strong applause, the camera briefly showed the audience and then Adorni, who was also clapping. The focus quickly returned to Milei and the new Chief of Staff.

After concluding the ceremony with the traditional phrase, "If you do not do so, may God and the Nation demand it of you," Milei shared a strong embrace with Santilli. Seconds later, he extended his right arm and beckoned Adorni into the frame. Adorni joined the embrace, creating the three-way hug. After about ten seconds, they separated. Santilli then embraced Adorni before the signing of the document, after which Adorni exited the scene.

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