How Giorgia Meloni’s cosy relations with Donald Trump turned sour
With an eye on elections in 2027, Italy’s far-right PM appears to be making a tactful pivot away from US presidentEurope live – latest updatesSix months ago, Italy’s far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, stood surrounded by men on a stage in Sharm el-Sheikh, where world leaders had gathered to discuss the Gaza peace deal. In front of her, Donald Trump showered praise and insults on the assembled leaders, before describing Meloni as a “beautiful young woman”.
With an eye on elections in 2027, Italy’s far-right PM appears to be making a tactful pivot away from US presidentEurope live – latest updatesSix months ago, Italy’s far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, stood surrounded by men on a stage in Sharm el-Sheikh, where world leaders had gathered to discuss the Gaza peace deal. In front of her, Donald Trump showered praise and insults on the assembled leaders, before describing Meloni as a “beautiful young woman”.
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