Giorgia Meloni Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made a surprise visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, marking her as the latest world leader to strengthen ties with Trump ahead of his inauguration on January 20. During the meeting, Trump referred to Meloni as a 'fantastic woman' and praised her influence in Europe, while they dined and watched a documentary about Trump's ally John Eastman. The discussions reportedly included the plight of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was detained in Iran, highlighting ongoing diplomatic concerns for Italy. Meloni's visit signifies growing relations between her right-wing government and Trump’s incoming administration, especially amid political instability in other European nations. Additionally, the meeting was attended by Trump's nominees for Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, signaling potential collaborative efforts between the two nations. Meloni's relationship with Elon Musk, a close Trump ally, further emphasizes the strategic alignment between their administrations.