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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a sharp critique of what she described as a “liberal network,” accusing the Left of hypocrisy and reacting with “hysteria” to the rise of conservative leaders worldwide. Speaking via video link at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, DC, on Saturday, PM Meloni praised US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance while attacking “elites” and left-wing politicians.
PM Meloni argued that liberals are increasingly frustrated with the growing influence of right-wing leaders, particularly following President Trump’s return to the White House.
“When Bill Clinton and Tony Blair created the global leftist liberal network in the 90s, they were hailed as statesmen,” she said. “Today, when Trump, Meloni, (Javier) Milei, or maybe (Narendra) Modi speak, they are labeled as threats to democracy. This is the Left’s double standard, but we are used to it. The good news is that people no longer believe their lies. Despite all the attacks against us, citizens continue to vote for us.”
The Italian leader described President Trump as a strong and reliable ally to global conservatives, unwavering in his stance despite external pressures.
“The Left is nervous, and with Trump’s victory, their irritation has turned into hysteria. Not only because conservatives are winning, but because we are now collaborating globally,” she stated.
As the leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, PM Meloni was the only European head of government to attend President Trump’s inauguration in January.
Her decision to speak at CPAC sparked backlash from political opponents in Rome, particularly after Trump’s former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, was accused of making a Nazi salute during the conference.
Opposition lawmakers urged PM Meloni to cancel her participation, following the example of Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally (RN) party, who withdrew from CPAC, citing Bannon’s “gesture alluding to Nazi ideology.”
Elly Schlein, leader of Italy’s center-left Democratic Party, criticized Meloni for attending the event. “She should have the decency to disassociate herself from this neo-fascist gathering,” Schlein said. “She has remained silent for days about Trump’s insults and direct attacks on Ukraine and the European Union. She cannot defend Italian and European interests because she does not want to upset the new American administration.”
Addressing concerns about strained US-European relations, PM Meloni reassured that transatlantic ties remain strong. “The United States and Europe will remain close under Trump,” she asserted.
Her remarks come amid growing unease in Europe over President Trump’s diplomatic approach to Russia and his warnings of a shift in US policy toward Europe, particularly regarding NATO.
Gill Bikram Singh