Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, officials from her office confirmed. This move is expected to further strengthen her ties with the incoming US administration.
Meloni's decision to attend the inauguration is notable, as foreign leaders typically do not attend due to security concerns. However, Trump has broken with precedent by inviting several foreign leaders to the ceremony.
Earlier this month, Meloni paid a visit to Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he praised her as "a fantastic woman." Her supporters hope that she will have privileged access to Trump over the next four years, potentially becoming a key bridge between Washington and Europe.
In addition to Meloni, Argentina's President Javier Milei, a strong Trump supporter, has also confirmed his attendance at the inauguration. However, other notable leaders, including Hungarian President Viktor Orban and Chinese President Xi Jinping, will not be attending despite receiving invitations.
Meloni's relationship with Trump will be closely watched in the coming years, particularly given their shared conservative ideologies. As Italy's first female prime minister, Meloni's attendance at the inauguration marks a significant development in Italian-US relations.
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