Giorgia Meloni, the Italian far-right Prime Minister, has positioned herself as the closest mainstream European leader to Donald Trump following their meetings. Recognized as a potential 'Trump whisperer' in Europe, Meloni navigates the complexities of U.S.-EU relations, particularly with Trump’s tariffs affecting Europe. Despite shared ideological affinities, including stances on immigration and LGBTQ rights, Meloni avoids direct criticism of Trump to maintain Italy's strategic ties within Europe while balancing her political agenda and those of the U.S.
Meloni undoubtedly has ideological affinities with Trump and her views on matters such as immigration, LGTBQ rights, and abortion overlap with his.
Since his election, she has carefully positioned herself as the closest mainstream European leader to Trump, boosting her credentials as a bridge between the new U.S. administration and Europe.
Her meeting with the U.S. President on Thursday in Washington will be a first test of this role, where Meloni will need to walk a diplomatic tightrope.
Over these past few months, she has steered clear of any direct criticism of Trump, trying to reconcile the growing gulf between her ideological instincts, which lie with Washington, and Italy's strategic position within Europe.
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