Giorgia Meloni reported on social media about her conversation with Elon Musk, calling him “my friend.” She attached a photo of them together, hugging and smiling. “His commitment and vision can be an important resource for the United States and Italy as we work together to meet the challenges of the future,” said the Italian Prime Minister.
Giorgia Meloni announced on Thursday on the X platform that she had talked to “her friend Elon Musk” in the last few hours.
“I am confident that his commitment and vision can be an important resource for the United States and Italy as we work together to meet the challenges of the future,” she said. She attached a photo of herself and the billionaire to the entry, smiling at the camera.
Strong support for Trump from Musk
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has unequivocally supported the Republican presidential candidate USA Donald Trump in his victorious presidential campaign. In addition to participating in rallies and conversations with Trump broadcast on social media, the billionaire also provided him with more tangible support in the form of as much as $119 million.
The media speculates that after Trump wins the election, as they indicate pollsthe richest man in the world could find a place in an American leader's administration. According to reports, Trump would see him as an adviser on “cost-cutting issues”, but unofficial voices even refer to the billionaire as the architect of the new American foreign policy.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a rally in Butler, PennsylvaniaPhoto from October 5, 2024Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
On Wednesday, the Italian Prime Minister's office announced that Meloni, in a telephone conversation with Trump, expressed her will to cooperate and coordinate actions after the change of power in the White House on the most important international issues, such as war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East.
The communique noted that the common goal must be “to promote stability and security, also within the framework of relations with the European Union.” The statement also says that Meloni and Trump expressed their intention to further strengthen “excellent bilateral relations, based on common values ​​and principles.” “The conversation was an opportunity to confirm the strong alliance, strategic partnership and deep historical friendship that has always linked Rome and Washington,” it was emphasized.
Meanwhile, Reuters noticed that Meloni and Musk have repeatedly spoken highly of each other in recent months. In September, the entrepreneur, speaking on the occasion of presenting the head of the Italian government with the Global Citizen Awards 2024, said that Meloni is “someone who is even more beautiful inside than outside.” In response, the politician said that Musk is a “precious genius.” Musk later denied on Platform X that they had a romantic relationship.
Main photo source: x.com/GiorgiaMeloni