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Giorgia Meloni has publicly denounced the chief of the major Italian trade union after he referred to Meloni as “the courtesan” of former US President Donald Trump.

Background of the Controversial Remarks

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, leading Italy’s CGIL labor organization, made the statement during a television appearance this Tuesday. This followed global figures, Meloni among them, convened for a peace conference for the Middle East hosted by Egypt.

The union leader accused Meloni of “doing nothing” to promote peace in Gaza, stating her participation was confined to “serving as Trump’s courtesan”. Thankfully, citizens of Italy demonstrated to protect the dignity and honour of Italy,” he commented.

Prime Minister’s Reply

Via an online post this Thursday, the Prime Minister stated that the union chief was “evidently clouded by growing bitterness (which I can understand)”. She then share a explanation of the word “courtesan”.

“In my opinion it is widely understood the most common meaning associated with this word, but, to assist anyone unfamiliar, I have posted the top definition found through a quick internet search,” Meloni explained, including a image that stated: “Woman of easy virtue, heterosexual; substitute term, sex worker.”

Meloni also criticized her leftwing opponents, observing that over many years they had “lectured us on respect for women” only to then criticize a woman by “referring to her as a prostitute”.

Response from Landini

Reacting to the Prime Minister’s comments, the union leader maintained that there were “no misogynistic remarks” toward Meloni and that the term was meant to imply “an underling to Trump”.

Via a released message, he said: “Over a short TV segment, that is publicly available, to clarify any confusion or exploitation of the term, I made it clear what I meant – that Meloni was on the coat tails of Trump, she attended Trump’s court, she acted as Trump’s subordinate.”

Ties Between Meloni and Trump

The Italian leader has consistently maintained cordial connections with the US president. In a public address during the Middle East event, the US President faced the Italian Prime Minister – the only woman present at the summit – and complimented her beauty. “Across America, it would be the end of your political career,” he remarked. “However, I will risk it. Do you mind if I say you’re beautiful? Because you truly are beautiful.”

Trump later praised Meloni as “motivational to all” in concerning the English edition of her work, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, which contains a introduction by Donald Trump Jr..

Past Events

In August, the Prime Minister reacted strongly after discovering that doctored photos of Meloni and other well-known Italian females had been shared on a pornographic website, stating she felt revulsion, and showing “empathy and assistance to all the women who have been insulted, offended, and abused”.