Meloni Visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made an unexpected visit to President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, highlighting her intent to strengthen ties with his incoming administration. During the visit, Meloni and Trump discussed various international issues, including the detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Iran, and participated in a screening of a documentary on legal challenges faced by Trump's allies. Meloni, who is perceived as a key conservative ally, is positioned to be a significant interlocutor between Europe and the U.S. under Trump. The meeting comes ahead of her scheduled talks with President Biden in Rome, indicating her strategic diplomatic engagements. The visit underscores Meloni's growing influence and her alignment with Trump's administration, further bolstered by her relationship with Elon Musk. The Italian PM's surprise trip also accentuates the ongoing political maneuvering as Trump prepares for his second term.