The president opened X (formerly Twitter) and between midnight and 3 am, he reposted over 400 publications on his personal account. By the end of the day, he had more than 1,000 interactions on Elon Musk’s network in almost five hours. His intensive participation in X is a unique feature of his management, spending an average of three hours a day retweeting, writing, or liking over 300 publications. This peak consumption day is the highlight of his X use.
Most of his posts are retweets from accounts with ideological affinity, particularly those by libertarian followers. His confrontational style on social media includes praise for his management, harsh questions, and ridicule of his adversaries. This behavior has extended to attacks on public figures who disagree with his measures, such as journalists and artists. Despite concerns about his intensive X use, Milei retains a solid base of libertarian followers.
In March, Milei justified his continued use of X by stating that it allows him direct communication with the people without intermediaries. He engages extensively with his followers, particularly supporters of his libertarian policies. His online confrontations with various individuals contribute to the ongoing cultural battles in which he is engaged. While some have recommended he use X less, Milei continues to view social media as a primary tool for communicating his messages.
Milei’s active presence on X has been a key factor in his rise as a political figure, with many followers recruited through social media. Despite controversies and confrontations, his positive image remains relatively stable, demonstrating a hard core of libertarian support. However, as Milei continues to engage in online battles and controversies, there may be risks involved in overreliance on social media for communication and decision-making.