Javier Milei defends former aide Adorni after resignation amid probe

Argentine President Javier Milei has publicly defended his former Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, asserting his continued trust in the official's innocence following Adorni's resignation. Adorni stepped down a day after judicial investigations into alleged illicit enrichment began.

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I continue to trust in Adorni's innocence, he is an honest person

Milei spoke with LN+ on Sunday, confirming Diego Santilli would replace Adorni. The President attributed Adorni's departure to "inadmissible levels of personal attack" that extended to his wife and children, making his resignation "irrevocable." Milei described the media's treatment of Adorni as a "fierce media attack" that ultimately prompted the decision when it involved his family.

Despite the ongoing investigation, Milei stressed that Adorni has not been convicted and that justice has not yet ruled on the case. "I continue to trust in Adorni's innocence, he is an honest person," Milei stated, contrasting Adorni's decision to step aside with that of other officials who remained in their posts during investigations.

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He considered that the levels of personal attack he was receiving were already inadmissible. He began to receive aggressions against his children and wife, and when they went after his children, that made him directly tell me that his resignation was irrevocable.

Milei also confirmed that Adorni would leave his position on the YPF board and announced the merger of the Ministry of the Interior with the Chief of Staff's office. He believes Santilli's political experience will be beneficial for managing relations with provincial governors and advancing the government's agenda.

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The question is, has Justice already ruled on the matter, is there a sentence? Then, I mean, let's say, again, what is that about sentencing and executing people before Justice rules?