‘When Trump, Meloni, Modi Talk...’: Italy PM Calls Out Left’s 'Double Standards' At CPAC 2025

Last Updated:February 23, 2025, 11:54 IST

PM Meloni praised US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, arguing that liberals have become increasingly frustrated with the rise of right-wing leaders

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni with PM Modi | File Image

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lambasted “global leftist liberal network," calling out their hypocrisy and of reacting with “hysteria" to the rise of conservative leaders globally.

PM Meloni praised US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, arguing that liberals have become increasingly frustrated with the rise of right-wing leaders, which also includes Argentinian President Javier Milei and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington DC on Saturday, she said: “The Left is nervous and with Trump’s victory, their irritation has turned into hysteria, not only because conservatives are winning, but because conservatives are now collaborating globally."

As the leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, Prime Minister Meloni was the only EU head of government to attend President Trump’s inauguration in January.

Meloni said that when Bill Clinton and Tony Blair created the global leftist liberal network in the 90s, they were called statesmen. “Today, when Trump, Maloni, Millay or maybe Modi talk, they are called a threat to democracy," she added.

“This is the Left’s double standard, but we are used to it. And the good news is people no longer believe in their lies. Despite all the mud they throw at us, citizens keep voting for us," Meloni remarked in her one of her sharpest addresses.

The Italian PM noted that despite all the mud they thrown at them, citizens continue to keep voting for them because, “We defend freedom. We love our nations. We want secure borders. We preserve businesses and citizens… We defend family and life. We fight against wokeism. We protect our sacred right to our faith and our free speech. And we stand for common sense. So ultimately, our struggle is hard, but the choice is simple."

Prime Minister Meloni’s remarks come amid growing concerns in Europe over President Trump’s diplomatic outreach to Russia and his warnings of a potential shift in US policy toward Europe, especially concerning NATO.

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