Italy's Meloni Makes Unexpected Visit to Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Political Vista January 05, 2025

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Makes Surprise Visit to Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made an unexpected visit to President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, her office confirmed on Sunday. The visit, which took place on Saturday, was not officially announced in advance.

Photos released by Meloni’s office showed the two leaders posing together at the entrance of Mar-a-Lago, with a festive Christmas tree visible in the background. Other images showed them chatting in a reception room. However, Meloni’s office did not issue any formal statement about the visit and declined to respond to media inquiries for more details.

Reports from US media suggest that the visit included a film screening and a dinner between Meloni and Trump, both prominent figures in the global conservative movement. The images of their meeting appeared on the front pages of all major Italian newspapers on Sunday.

Meloni, leader of Italy's far-right Brothers of Italy party, is one of several foreign leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who have recently met with Trump. The meeting comes ahead of Trump’s upcoming inauguration for a second term, set for January 20.

The surprise visit also comes just before US President Joe Biden is scheduled to make a four-day trip to Rome, where he is expected to meet with Meloni and have a separate audience with Pope Francis.

Additionally, photographs released by Meloni's office showed her shaking hands with Florida Senator Marco Rubio during her time in the state.

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