Giorgia Meloni's April visit to the White House was a success, where she praised Western nationalism and invited President Trump to visit Rome. Despite the smooth interactions, unexpected media presence during a supposed private lunch caught her off guard, affecting her communication with Trump. In contrast, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s visit was more prepared; his team strategized to prevent possible issues, instructing reporters to speak in English. Diplomats emphasized that interacting with Trump requires careful planning to avoid angering him and revealing national strategies.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's visit to the White House was marked by praise for 'Western nationalism' and an invitation for President Trump to visit Rome.
Meloni was unprepared for media during a supposed private lunch, which compromised her position and forced her to choose between addressing Trump or the media.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre learned from Meloni's experience, directing his press corps to speak only in English to avoid conflicts during his visit.
European diplomats emphasized that dealing with Trump requires strategic maneuvering to avoid provoking him or revealing national strategies.
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