Italy’s Giorgia Meloni to Attend Trump’s Unprecedented Inauguration with Far-Right Leaders

The Italian prime minister strengthens ties with the U.S. president-elect as European far-right figures join the historic event in Washington, D.C.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, marking an unusual move as foreign leaders typically do not attend U.S. swearing-in ceremonies.
Meloni has positioned herself as a key European ally to Trump, sharing conservative values and maintaining strong ties with figures like Elon Musk.
Several far-right European politicians, including France’s Éric Zemmour and Germany’s Tino Chrupalla, are also confirmed to attend the ceremony.
Observers speculate Meloni could act as a bridge between the Trump administration and Europe, though her nationalist stance raises questions about her commitment to broader EU interests.
Trump’s decision to invite multiple foreign leaders, including Argentina’s Javier Milei, represents a break from tradition and reflects his unconventional approach to diplomacy.