As Donald Trump’s government shutdown approaches the one-month mark, Trump continues to throw Americans under the bus while giving a helping hand to Argentina — despite his claim that “nothing is benefiting Argentina.” Trump suggested this weekend that the U.S. could buy more beef from Argentina, which comes just after Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the administration is working on sending a total of $40 billion to Argentina. 

In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement: 

“Trump has done more in the past month to help Argentina than he has to help the American people, who are struggling to afford everything from rent to groceries. Because of Trump, farmers are on the brink of bankruptcy, and the government has been shut down for almost a month. You would think that the so-called ‘America First’ president would be focused on reopening the government and saving millions of Americans from skyrocketing health care premiums — but Trump is showing his true colors. He only cares about helping himself and his friends, even at the expense of the American people. Let’s be clear: MAGA now stands for Make Argentina Great Again.”

First, Trump and his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent orchestrated a $20 billion bailout for Argentina’s economy. Then, reporting revealed that Trump and Bessent’s bailout will benefit longtime wealthy fund manager Rob Citrone, an ally of Trump and Bessent. And most recently, Bessent announced that the administration is working on sending yet another $20 billion to Argentina, bringing the total to $40 billion for Argentina’s economy.

Let’s not forget: the $40 billion that Trump is handing over to Argentina is more than it would cost to pay for enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for two years, as working families brace for skyrocketing health care premiums because Republicans refuse to reopen the government and extend these tax credits.