Milei Defends Resigned Chief of Cabinet Adorni, Cites 'Inadmissible Attacks'

Argentine President Javier Milei has publicly defended his Chief of Cabinet, Manuel Adorni, asserting his belief in Adorni's innocence following the latter's resignation. Adorni stepped down after four months amid a scandal and investigation into illicit enrichment. Milei stated that Adorni resigned because he found the "levels of attack" against him "inadmissible."

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I continue to trust in Adorni's innocence. He is an honest person.

"I continue to trust in Adorni's innocence. He is an honest person," Milei said in an interview. He added that Adorni "had the greatness to step aside and face justice without problems." Milei questioned the practice of "sentencing and executing people before justice has ruled."

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Manuel considered that the levels of attack he was receiving were inadmissible.

The resignation comes as Diego Santilli, the current Interior Minister, is set to take over as Chief of Cabinet. Milei announced that the Interior Ministry and the Chief of Cabinet's office would be merged again, citing the need for "political muscle" to manage relations with provincial governors. Milei described Santilli as a "great worker who knows the job."

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What is this about sentencing and executing people before justice rules?

Adorni has been under scrutiny since March due to allegations of lavish, undeclared spending that led to a judicial investigation into his finances. He admitted in June to having hidden about half a million dollars in his asset declarations, claiming they were savings kept outside the formal system with his wife from private sector work. Milei had previously removed Adorni from his parallel role as presidential spokesperson on June 19 amid opposition calls for his interpellation in Congress.

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Adorni had the greatness to step aside and face justice without problems.