Trump finds kindred European spirit in Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was received by Donald Trump in the White House. "Bridge builder" made an impression on the US President.

'The mission is a chance to create bridges while respecting roles' (ANSA)

Giorgia Meloni's charm offensive at the White House went smoothly, with President Donald Trump using the moment to say he "fully expects" to conclude a trade deal with the European Union, Bloomberg notes.

Meloni positions himself as Trump allies – and Trump called the impression she left "fantastic."

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is one of the few European leaders that Donald Trump likes, writes The New York Times, a day after the meeting between the Italian Prime Minister and the US President at the White House.

Trump floats U.S.-Europe meeting as Vance visits Italy for second day of talks on tariffs

White House and Meloni’s office on Friday issued a joint statement that said Trump would visit Italy ‘in the very near future’