Despite the Adorni case, the government believes that people will continue to vote for them: concerns are growing about the erosion of public trust.

The Chief of Staff remains in his position. Despite the progress in the investigation into alleged illicit enrichment and the reservations of some members of the executive branch, which have even become public, the government's leadership firmly supports Manuel Adorni as Chief of Staff and believes that the controversy surrounding his assets will not affect performance in next year's elections, although they are closely monitoring the evolution of public trust. While some potential replacements for the official have tentatively emerged, if a decision is made to remove him from office, different factions within the ruling party agree that this is not a decision that has been made, but rather rumors that are not currently being considered by Javier or Karina Milei. "I believe that Manuel will be able to demonstrate that everything is in order. This space operates differently than traditional political parties; it's more about supporting each other, and I think that's a good thing," said one of the people closest to the Secretary General of the Presidency. In this regard, while they acknowledge that some aspects of the government's agenda have been delayed as a result of this controversy, the faction aligned with Karina Milei believes that the executive branch still has "significant capital" to withstand criticism from the opposition and even some allies. "I don't think he will step down. I hope he doesn't. The government still has room to maneuver and resist; it has good things to show. It's not an election year, and I don't think the blow is that strong yet," said the source consulted. The President has taken a stand in defense of the official (REUTERS/Mariana Nedelcu). Some members of La Libertad Avanza claim that "the party's brand remains very strong among voters" and that the Adorni case will not affect performance in next year's elections, even in the city of Buenos Aires, where the Chief of Staff won the elections in 2025. "First of all, it's a long time until then, and many things could happen in the meantime. Regardless, in the city of Buenos Aires, despite everything that is happening, the party is still in first place, and PRO is in third. We have nothing to worry about," they confide. However, in the offices of one of the few people who have regular contact with Javier Milei, there are warnings that, although the situation involving Adorni has not yet completely damaged the president, that could happen. "Public trust is like a glass. You don't know when it will break, but when it does, it shatters. It is impossible to determine when that moment will come," they told this media outlet. In this regard, this part of the government emphasizes that, beyond the legal issues, the economic situation of the country will be crucial for the outcome of future elections, so they stress that "we need to get through these months and, above all, that the situation actually improves." "I don't see the government's situation being reduced solely to the Adorni issue. Those who propose his departure as the solution to all problems are, evidently, hoping to gain something more," questioned a prominent figure in the communications strategy. The Chief of Staff is being questioned about his expenses. On this point, most libertarian leaders believe that Patricia Bullrich's statements were very damaging, as she demanded during an interview that he provide documentation to prove the legitimacy of his assets. They believe that this was an attempt to undermine his position. Some close to the former minister claim that it was not an act of campaigning, but rather the expression of a member of the political leadership who is concerned because "the government's agenda has been paralyzed for two months" due to this issue. "I would say what my father used to tell me when I was a child: getting angry creates a double problem, being angry and then getting unangry. Everything we do is for the good of the government," responded a trusted leader of Bullrich to those who criticized her for her words in the interview. Despite this, while the libertarian leadership firmly supports Adorni, some are already speculating about who should replace him if he eventually resigns: "Martín Menem could be a possibility, although it would leave a big hole in the Chamber of Deputies, and I don't think they would take him out of there. I see Pablo Quirno as a more likely candidate; he has earned the trust of Karina. You need someone who can manage, who can lead teams, who is willing to work hard. You don't necessarily have to look for someone well-known; it could be a person with a low profile," explained a source from the sector of the Secretary General of the Presidency.