🔗 Share this article Giorgia Meloni Denounces Labor Union Chief for ‘Courtesan of Trump’ Comment The Italian Prime Minister has sharply criticized the chief of the country’s biggest trade union after he described Meloni as “the courtesan” of ex-President Donald Trump. Background of the Disputed Remarks CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, who heads the CGIL union, made the statement in a televised interview this Tuesday. This occurred after world leaders, Meloni among them, convened for a summit on Middle East peace held in Egypt. The union leader accused Meloni of “not having lifted a finger” to advance peace in Gaza, remarking her participation was restricted to “serving as Trump’s courtesan”. Luckily, the Italian citizens demonstrated to protect the honor and dignity of this country,” he commented. Prime Minister’s Reply On her social media accounts on Thursday, Meloni declared that the union chief was obviously obscured by increasing animosity (which I can understand)”. She proceeded to share a meaning of the expression “courtesan”. “In my opinion everyone knows the primary definition associated with this term, but, for the benefit of people who don’t know, I am sharing the first definition found through a simple web search,” Meloni explained, attaching a capture that said: “Woman of easy virtue, heterosexual; substitute term, prostitute.” She additionally rebuked her left-leaning critics, saying that for decades they had “lectured us on gender equality” only to then disparage a female leader by “referring to her as a prostitute”. Union Leader’s Explanation Reacting to the post, the union leader contended that there were “no misogynistic remarks” toward the Prime Minister and that the term was meant to imply “Trump’s subordinate”. Via a released message, he said: “During a brief interview, which anyone can easily rewatch, to clarify any confusion or misuse of the expression, I made it clear the sense of my words – that the Prime Minister was on the coat tails of Trump, she was at Trump’s court, she acted as Trump’s subordinate.” Meloni’s Relations with Trump Meloni has consistently maintained amicable ties with President Trump. During a speech during the Middle East event, Trump turned to Meloni – the lone woman present at the summit – and called her “beautiful”. “In the United States, such a remark might be career-ending,” he remarked. “However, I will risk it. May I comment that you are beautiful? Since you are genuinely beautiful.” The US president later praised her as “a role model for everyone” in concerning the English version of her publication, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, which features a preface by Trump’s son. Earlier Controversies During the summer, Meloni responded firmly after discovering that doctored photos of her and additional notable women from Italy had been posted on a adult site, expressing her disgust, and offering “unity and backing to the women who have been insulted, offended, and abused”.