Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Denounces Union Leader for ‘Trump’s Courtesan’ Remark
The Italian Prime Minister has strongly condemned the head of the major Italian trade union after he referred to Meloni as the “courtesan” of former US President Donald Trump.
Background of the Controversial Comments
CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, leading the CGIL union, uttered the words during a television appearance on Tuesday. This occurred after world leaders, including Meloni, attended a Middle East peace summit hosted by Egypt.
The union leader asserted Meloni of “failing to act” to promote peace in Gaza, stating her role was restricted to “acting as Trump’s courtesan”. Luckily, Italian people took to the street to defend the honor and dignity of this country,” he commented.
Meloni’s Response
On her social media accounts this Thursday, the Prime Minister declared that Landini was obviously obscured by a mounting resentment (that I comprehend)”. She then post a explanation of the expression “courtesan”.
“I believe it is widely understood the usual interpretation attributed to this term, but, to assist anyone unfamiliar, I have posted the top definition obtained from a quick internet search,” Meloni explained, providing a screenshot that read: “Woman of loose morals, straight; euphemism, sex worker.”
She additionally rebuked her leftwing opponents, observing that over many years they had “lectured us on women’s rights” only to then disparage a woman by “calling her a prostitute”.
Union Leader’s Explanation
In response to the post, the union leader argued that there were “no sexist insults” directed at Meloni and that his use of “Trump’s subordinate”.
In a statement, he clarified: “Over a short TV segment, readily accessible to all, to avoid any misunderstanding or exploitation of the term, I made it clear what I meant – that the Prime Minister was trailing behind Trump, she was at Trump’s court, she acted as Trump’s subordinate.”
Connection with the US President
Meloni has long nurtured cordial connections with the US president. While addressing the audience in Egypt, the US President addressed Meloni – the only woman in attendance – and complimented her beauty. “Across America, this could be the end of your political career,” he noted. “Still, I am willing to chance it. May I comment that you look beautiful? As you are indeed beautiful.”
President Trump later praised Meloni as “a role model for everyone” in regarding the English edition of her work, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, which contains a preface by his son.
Past Events
Earlier this year, Meloni also hit back after discovering that doctored photos of Meloni and other prominent Italian women had been uploaded to a explicit platform, expressing her disgust, and offering “solidarity and support to all the women who have been insulted, offended, and abused”.
