Furthermore, the complete interview contains another statement from Milei that directly contradicts the interpretation that was sought to be established with the edited fragment. At another point, the current President stated: “I will try to convince them that this territory is Argentine. Argentina has the right and sovereignty over the islands.”
Thus, the false interview presented by Rodrigues's operator not only altered the question but also the president's response.
Milei's Response and Rodrigues's Apologies
As expected, the president confronted him on social media over the media operation. "HERE THE HUMAN SHIT MAL CAGADA OF PAUTINO RODRIGUES OPERATING WITH A FALSE VIDEO. HUMAN SHIT THAT LATER CRIES ABUSE...", he posted on his X account. He concluded: "WILL THIS PIECE OF FILTH RETRACT?".
After the controversy generated, operator Rodrigues finally acknowledged his mistake and offered his apologies: "We definitely retract in the same program and during the same hour, putting out the true note. We took responsibility. I reaffirm the apologies. It should not have happened to share an edited and inappropriate video that made the president say what he never said. Again, apologies. Rigor always marks the way."
