Argentine President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza party won 40.84% in midterm elections, tripling its congressional seats. Milei called it a "turning point" and pledged reforms to shrink the state and deregulate the economy. Voter turnout was 67.9%, the lowest in 40 years.
Bessent's response came after Warren issued a letter voicing concern and requesting answers on why the Trump administration was moving forward with providing Argentina a financial lifeline as its economy struggles, particularly during a US government shutdown, which started on October 1.