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The Italian Prime Minister has strongly condemned the chief of the country’s biggest labor union after the official labeled Meloni as the “courtesan” of President Donald Trump.

Background of the Disputed Comments

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, who heads Italy’s CGIL labor organization, issued the comment during a television appearance this Tuesday. This followed global figures, including Meloni, participated in a peace conference for the Middle East held in Egypt.

Landini accused Meloni of “not having lifted a finger” to advance peace in Gaza, stating her role was confined to “acting as Trump’s courtesan”. Thankfully, the Italian citizens demonstrated to uphold the prestige and integrity of the nation,” he stated.

Prime Minister’s Reply

In a social media post this Thursday, Meloni declared that Landini was “evidently clouded by growing bitterness (which is understandable)”. She proceeded to post a explanation of the term “courtesan”.

“I believe everyone knows the usual interpretation associated with this expression, but, to assist people who don’t know, I’m publishing the initial definition found through a quick internet search,” Meloni said, providing a image that said: “Woman of loose morals, heterosexual; euphemism, prostitute.”

Meloni additionally rebuked her leftwing opponents, saying that for decades they had admonished us on respect for women” only to then disparage a female leader by “referring to her as a prostitute”.

Response from Landini

Reacting to the Prime Minister’s comments, the union leader argued that there were “no misogynistic remarks” against the Prime Minister and that the term was meant to imply “Trump’s lackey”.

Through an official comment, he clarified: “During a brief interview, that is publicly available, 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 in Trump’s circle, she was Trump’s lackey.”

Connection with the US President

Meloni has consistently maintained friendly relations with the American leader. While addressing the audience in Egypt, the US President turned to Meloni – the sole female in attendance – and referred to her as “beautiful”. “In the United States, this could be career-ending,” he remarked. “But I’ll take the risk. Do you mind if I say you’re beautiful? As you are indeed beautiful.”

The US president subsequently commended Meloni as “a role model for everyone” in concerning the English translation of her publication, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, which features a preface by Donald Trump Jr..

Past Events

In August, Meloni reacted strongly after finding out that manipulated pictures of her and other prominent Italian women had been shared on a explicit platform, saying she was “disgusted”, and offering “solidarity and support to the women who have been offended, insulted and violated”.