Giorgia Meloni’s reactions at Gaza Peace Summit go viral after Trump’s praise and Sharif’s surprising comments
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the center of attention for her candid facial expressions on the global stage when world leaders gathered in Egypt to decide Gaza's post-war position.
New Delhi (India) October 14: Debate erupted after Donald Trump publicly called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "beautiful" during a right-wing event. Trump also pointed to cultural differences in political discourse. He acknowledged that the comment might be controversial in the US.
Trump Calls Meloni "Beautiful" and Praises Her Leadership
The crowd chuckled and praised Trump's odd comments but they quickly started discussions on social media and online. His remarks hit at a long-standing cultural conflict in American politics, where public figures are routinely attacked for remarks considered to be sexist, even when they are intended as compliments.
He said, "We have a woman, a young woman who...I'm not allowed to say it because it's usually the end of your political career if you say she's a beautiful young woman.”
Giorgia Meloni smiled during the conversation and did not wince at the remark. Trump continued by calling her an "incredible leader". He praised her conservative beliefs and linked her with a global patriotism movement.
Erdogan Advises Meloni to Quit Smoking in Candid Exchange
There were other exchanges between Meloni and a world leader in Egypt that went viral. A video showed Meloni engaging with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey. He advised the Italian prime minister to give up smoking.
Meloni's conversations with Erdogan of Turkey and Donald Trump went viral on Monday. The three were among a number of world leaders who came to Egypt on Monday to witness Trump's signing of a deal on Gaza.
Sharif Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Shocking Leaders
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shocked everyone by complimenting US President Donald Trump for his "outstanding contributions" in preventing a conflict between India and Pakistan during the meet. His comments clearly shocked a number of officials, notably Giorgia Meloni.
He said, "Pakistan has nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his outstanding, extraordinary contributions to stop the war between India and Pakistan and achieve a ceasefire. Today, I would like to once again nominate this great president for the Nobel Peace Prize."
Trump has continued in taking credit for negotiating a ceasefire after Operation Sindoor, even though India has consistently denied his allegations.
Meloni’s Viral Facial Expressions Resurface
Giorgia Meloni's facial expressions have gone viral before. Videos of her rolling her eyes while former US President Joe Biden held leaders waiting at the NATO Summit in Washington in June of last year went viral. Additionally, she was seen rolling her eyes twice while looking at a fake watch before spotting the camera and smiling.
Meloni also seemed to give French President Emmanuel Macron a "death stare" during the G7 Summit in Italy. It was followed by a tense handshake.
The Gaza Peace Summit was co-chaired by Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. They brought together more than 20 international leaders to discuss post-war reconstruction and finalize the peace framework for Gaza. Trump signed a historic document confirming the ceasefire agreement during the conference.
Aadrika Tayal