Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Visits President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago

In a surprise meeting, Meloni and Trump discussed key global issues, including trade, Ukraine, and the detention of an Italian journalist in Iran.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made an unannounced visit to Mar-a-Lago to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his January 20 inauguration.
Discussions reportedly included U.S.-EU trade relations, the war in Ukraine, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and the case of Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in Iran.
Trump praised Meloni as a 'fantastic woman' who has 'taken Europe by storm,' highlighting her conservative credentials and stable leadership in Italy.
Meloni's visit included a dinner and a screening of a documentary focusing on legal challenges faced by Trump allies, attended by key members of Trump's incoming administration.
This meeting strengthens Meloni's position as a key European ally for Trump, with her close ties to Elon Musk and her role as a potential diplomatic bridge between Europe and the U.S.