Trump, Meloni and Washington

Meloni in Washington for Trump's inauguration
Premier Giorgia Meloni landed in Washington DC on Monday to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States for the second time. Meloni, the leader of the right-wing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party,
Meloni’s visit to Washington and the Trump meeting that didn’t happen
Critics noted the meeting's absence, but ECR Secretary-General Antonio Giordano, who was in Washington with Meloni, played down its significance to Euractiv, stating Meloni spent four hours with Trump, a meeting that had a positive outcome.
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Giorgia Meloni, Donald Trump's new European friend
NEWS ANALYSIS. The blatant ideological convergence between the far-right Italian prime minister and the Donald Trump and Elon Musk duo could make the Italian leader the European bridgehead of a reactionary and nationalist international.
Conservative Meloni looks to boost Italy’s clout in Trump’s Washington
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whose rise to power in Rome two years ago sparked panic among the European political establishment, may now be the continent’s best hope to have one of its own in the good graces of the Trump White House.
Meloni only EU leader invited to Trump’s inauguration
Among EU leaders, however, only Meloni is confirmed to have received a personal invitation to the event, bolstered by her personal relationship with Trump, whom she recently visited at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
Between Trumpism and the EU: Giorgia Meloni and the path ahead for Italy
Giorgia Meloni’s presence at Donald Trump’s inauguration aimed to reinforce her status as a privileged interlocutor with the new US administration. But this position carries risks for Italy and the EU.
Is Meloni Europe's new 'Trump whisperer'?
He hails a fantastic woman sweeping all before her in Europe. She praises a strong and shrewd defender of the West. U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are fast forging a new transatlantic "special relationship.
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Italy's Meloni takes center stage in EU-US relations tug-of-war
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Giorgia Meloni of Italy Emerges as a Persona Grata at the Inaugural at Washington
The Italian leader has the potential to serve as a key European ally in the quest for peace in Europe and the Middle East.
Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship
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Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni’s power friendship stirs controversy in Italy
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Italy’s Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump — but as president whisperer or Trojan horse?
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Tech billionaires, influencers and fighters: Who was at Trump's inauguration?
Argentina's far-right president was seen sharing a laugh with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, while UFC boss Dana White and ...
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