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Giorgia Meloni has publicly denounced the head of the major Italian labor union after the official labeled her as a “courtesan” of ex-President Donald Trump.

Background of the Controversial Remarks

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, who heads Italy’s CGIL labor organization, issued the comment during a television appearance this Tuesday. This occurred after global figures, Meloni among them, convened for a Middle East peace summit in Egypt.

The union leader claimed Meloni of “failing to act” to promote peace in Gaza, saying her involvement was limited to “serving as Trump’s courtesan”. Thankfully, Italian people protested to defend the prestige and integrity of this country,” he stated.

Official Reaction

Via an online post this Thursday, the Prime Minister remarked that Landini was clearly blinded by a mounting resentment (which I can understand)”. She went on to share a explanation of the expression “courtesan”.

“I believe everyone knows the usual interpretation attributed to this word, but, to assist those who might not, I’m publishing the first definition obtained from a quick internet search,” Meloni said, providing a capture that stated: “Promiscuous woman, heterosexual; euphemism, prostitute.”

She further condemned her political rivals on the left, saying that for decades they had admonished us on respect for women” only to then disparage a woman by “calling her a prostitute”.

Union Leader’s Explanation

Reacting to Meloni’s statement, the union leader argued that there were “no gender-based slurs” directed at the Prime Minister and that the term was meant to imply “Trump’s subordinate”.

Via a released message, he explained: “During a brief interview, which anyone can easily rewatch, to avoid any misunderstanding or twisting of the words, I made it clear what I meant – that the Prime Minister was trailing behind Trump, she was at Trump’s court, she served as Trump’s underling.”

Ties Between Meloni and Trump

Meloni has consistently maintained cordial connections with the American leader. In a public address in Egypt, the US President turned to the Italian Prime Minister – the lone woman at the event – and called her “beautiful”. “Across America, such a remark might be career-ending,” he said. “However, I will risk it. Is it alright if I state you are beautiful? As you are indeed beautiful.”

President Trump later praised her as “motivational to all” in concerning the English version of her work, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, which contains a introduction by his son.

Earlier Controversies

Earlier this year, Meloni reacted strongly after discovering that manipulated pictures of Meloni and additional notable women from Italy had been shared on a adult site, saying she was “disgusted”, and showing “empathy and assistance to every woman who have been insulted, offended, and abused”.