🔗 Share this article Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Denounces Labor Union Chief for ‘Trump’s Courtesan’ Remark Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticized the chief of Italy’s largest trade union after he labeled Meloni as a “courtesan” of ex-President Donald Trump. Context of the Controversial Remarks Maurizio Landini, who heads Italy’s CGIL labor organization, made the statement during a television appearance on Tuesday. This followed global figures, Meloni among them, convened for a Middle East peace summit in Egypt. The union leader asserted Meloni of “not having lifted a finger” to promote peace in Gaza, stating her role was limited to “serving as Trump’s courtesan”. Thankfully, Italian people took to the street to protect the dignity and honour of this country,” he stated. Meloni’s Response In a social media post on Thursday, the Prime Minister declared that Landini was “evidently clouded by a mounting resentment (that I comprehend)”. She proceeded to post a definition of the word “courtesan”. “I think most people are aware the most common meaning associated with this expression, but, to help anyone unfamiliar, I’m publishing the first definition located via a brief online search,” the Prime Minister stated, including a screenshot that said: “Woman of easy virtue, straight; euphemism, escort.” She also criticized her leftwing opponents, observing that over many years they had admonished us on respect for women” only to then disparage a female leader by “labeling her a prostitute”. Union Leader’s Explanation Reacting to Meloni’s statement, the union leader maintained that there were “no misogynistic remarks” toward the Prime Minister and that his use of “Trump’s lackey”. Through an official comment, he clarified: “Over a short TV segment, which anyone can easily rewatch, to prevent misinterpretation or twisting of the words, I immediately clarified the sense of my words – that Meloni was on the coat tails of Trump, she attended Trump’s court, she was Trump’s lackey.” Ties Between Meloni and Trump The Italian leader has long nurtured cordial connections with President Trump. During a speech at the Egypt summit, Trump faced the Italian Prime Minister – the only woman in attendance – and called her “beautiful”. “In the US, it would be the end of your political career,” he said. “But I’ll take the risk. May I comment that you’re beautiful? As you are indeed beautiful.” President Trump later praised Meloni as “a role model for everyone” in concerning the English edition of her work, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, which features a foreword by Trump’s son. Past Events In August, Meloni also hit back after learning that doctored photos of Meloni and other well-known Italian females had been shared on a adult site, stating she felt revulsion, and expressing “empathy and assistance to the women who have been violated, insulted, and offended”.