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The Italian Prime Minister has publicly denounced the head of the major Italian labor union after he described her as a “courtesan” of former US President Donald Trump.

Background of the Disputed Remarks

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, leading Italy’s CGIL labor organization, made the statement in a televised interview this Tuesday. This came just after world leaders, including Meloni, convened for a Middle East peace summit held in Egypt.

The union leader claimed Meloni of “not having lifted a finger” to advance peace in Gaza, remarking her role was restricted to “acting as Trump’s courtesan”. Thankfully, Italian people took to the street to uphold the honor and dignity of this country,” he stated.

Prime Minister’s Reply

Via an online post this Thursday, the Prime Minister stated that the union chief was clearly blinded by a mounting resentment (which I can understand)”. She proceeded to post a definition of the word “courtesan”.

“In my opinion most people are aware the primary definition given to this expression, but, to help those who might not, I’m publishing the top definition found through a quick internet search,” Meloni explained, providing a image that stated: “Woman of easy virtue, straight; euphemism, sex worker.”

Meloni additionally rebuked her leftwing opponents, noting that over many years they had preached to us on gender equality” only to then attack a female leader by “labeling her a prostitute”.

Response from Landini

Reacting to Meloni’s statement, the union leader contended that there were “no gender-based slurs” toward Meloni and that his use of “an underling to Trump”.

Through an official comment, he said: “Over a short TV segment, that is publicly available, to clarify any confusion or misuse of the expression, I immediately clarified the sense of my words – that the Prime Minister was on the coat tails of Trump, she was at Trump’s court, she was Trump’s lackey.”

Ties Between Meloni and Trump

Meloni has long nurtured amicable ties with President Trump. While addressing the audience during the Middle East event, the US President addressed the Italian Prime Minister – the sole female at the event – and referred to her as “beautiful”. “In the US, this could be the end of your political career,” he said. “But I’ll take the risk. Is it alright if I state you’re beautiful? Since you are genuinely beautiful.”

The US president afterwards lauded her as “a role model for everyone” in concerning the English edition of her work, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, which contains a introduction by Trump’s son.

Earlier Controversies

During the summer, Meloni reacted strongly after finding out that doctored photos of her and additional notable women from Italy had been shared on a pornographic website, expressing her disgust, and expressing “unity and backing to all the women who have been insulted, offended, and abused”.