Without a doubt, Sergio “Tronco” Figliuolo He became one of the most unique figures of the ruling party when he went from the streaming universe to occupying a bench in the Chamber of Deputies of the Nation. Linked to the driver for years Alejandro Fantino and the Neura media ecosystem, His landing in politics occurred at the hands of Freedom Advancesa space with which he had already been publicly identified for his defense of the president Javier Milei and his openly anti-Kirchnerist speech.
Figliuolo entered Congress by joining the list of national deputies of La Libertad Avanza for the province of Buenos Aires in the 2025 legislative elections. He occupied the eleventh position on the list and managed to enter thanks to the flow of votes obtained by the ruling party in Buenos Aires territory. The candidacy surprised even within the political world because until then “Tronco” was known mainly for its media profile and for its participation in streaming programs with an irreverent and confrontational tone.
Before coming to Congress, he developed an extensive career linked to digital entertainment and streaming. His name began to circulate massively in communities linked to video games and pop culture thanks to “The Gummers” a humorous and gamer project that achieved notoriety on online platforms and that allowed it to build a young audience. From that media era, an advertising spot from the Vh1 signal went viral in which Figliuolo stars in a “gag” by throwing a goldfish into the toilet. The fragment reproduced on networks was highly questioned,
Beyond his vehement and provocative style in his youth, the libertarian became a controversial figure within Argentine political streaming. On several occasions he was involved in episodes of tension on the air, arguments with Fantino and controversies due to statements or sketches considered aggressive. One of the most remembered episodes occurred when he kicked a figure that represented the deputy Nicolás del Caño during a broadcast on Neura, a fact that led to strong criticism from the left and political organizations.
Although his profile was more associated with streaming and digital production than with classic television fiction, within the media environment he is recognized for having built a hybrid identity between host, humorous actor, panelist and content creator. His emergence into politics consolidated the figure of a media outsider that La Libertad Avanza sought to incorporate into its legislative lists, like other local entertainment figures such as Virginia Gallardo and Karen Reichardt.
At that electoral moment, Figliuolo himself publicly explained that he accepted the candidacy because he considered it was “time to get involved” and actively participate in politics. “It’s now or never”he stated when announcing his candidacy, while pointing out that he intended to study the parliamentary regulations and prepare for legislative activity. He also maintained that his objective was to be “at the service” of the libertarian project beyond the criticism received on social networks and in opposition sectors.
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