On April 17, 2025, Donald Trump welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to Washington. The meeting was marked by overt displays of personal friendship, as well as a shared alignment on several key issues, from security to immigration policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During a joint press statement, Donald Trump praised Giorgia Meloni as \u201can extraordinary person\u201d and \u201ca friend,\u201d affirming that the relationship between the United States and Italy was \u201cexcellent.\u201d In response, the Italian head of government highlighted the long-standing ties between the two countries, recalling that a foundational transatlantic agreement was signed on another April 17 in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meloni presented the meeting as a shared commitment to a common vision: \u201cWe share a fight against war, against ideologies that seek to erase our history.\u201d She also reaffirmed Italy\u2019s support for American initiatives on security, energy, and the fight against illegal immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The discussions covered a wide range of bilateral issues. In addition to defense and economic relations, the talks addressed the development of civilian nuclear power and the increase of Italian imports of liquefied natural gas. \u201cWe can work together on this,\u201d Meloni said, emphasizing the growing interconnection between the two economies and announcing \u20ac10 billion in additional Italian investments in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donald Trump welcomed this momentum and reiterated his desire to build lasting peace, particularly in Ukraine. \u201cAn average of 2,500 people are dying each week in Ukraine. We must save those lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When asked about Ukraine, Trump said he was waiting for a response from Russia to his ceasefire proposals, expressing a desire to \u201cend the war.\u201d Regarding Iran, he reiterated his red line: \u201cIran must not acquire nuclear weapons. It\u2019s that simple.\u201d However, he also expressed hope for a peaceful resolution, praising the Iranian people and calling for negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On China, Trump was critical of Europe, urging it to \u201cmake better decisions on education and immigration,\u201d while expressing hope that the Old Continent would \u201cregain its greatness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As usual, Trump took the opportunity to highlight his domestic priorities. He criticized the Biden administration\u2019s immigration policies, claiming that \u201cmillions of criminals\u201d had crossed the border. He also reaffirmed his intention to deport undocumented individuals, accusing \u201cactivist judges\u201d of blocking his agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the economic front, the former president touted the performance of his previous term and criticized the Federal Reserve\u2019s policies, calling for a reduction in interest rates: \u201cInflation is low. Prices have dropped. Now it\u2019s time to cut the rates.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump praised Italy\u2019s immigration policy, calling Giorgia Meloni an \u201cextraordinary prime minister\u201d and expressing his support for strengthened cooperation. Meloni, for her part, emphasized the results achieved, including a 60% drop in illegal migration flows to Italy, while reaffirming her commitment to \u201cdefending Ukraine\u2019s future\u201d and \u201cbuilding peace alongside the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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