Trump Hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Mar-a-Lago

The meeting highlights Meloni's close ties to Trump and comes as Italy faces tensions with Iran over a detained journalist.

President-elect Donald Trump met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, where they attended a documentary screening and shared a private dinner.
Meloni is known for her strong ties to Trump and is regarded as one of the European leaders most closely aligned with his political views.
The visit occurs as Italy navigates strained relations with Iran following the detention of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Tehran and Iran's demand for the release of an Iranian businessman held in Milan on a U.S. warrant.
Trump praised Meloni as a 'fantastic leader' who has 'taken Europe by storm,' underscoring their rapport ahead of his return to the White House on January 20.
Outgoing President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Meloni in Rome later this week to discuss U.S.-Italy relations and her leadership of the G7 over the past year.