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The Italian Prime Minister has sharply criticized the leader of the country’s biggest trade union after the official labeled her as “the courtesan” of President Donald Trump.

Context of the Controversial Remarks

Maurizio Landini, the head of the CGIL union, issued the comment on a TV program this Tuesday. This followed international leaders, including Meloni, participated in a Middle East peace summit hosted by Egypt.

Landini asserted Meloni of “doing nothing” to secure peace in Gaza, saying her role was restricted to “acting as Trump’s courtesan”. Luckily, Italian people protested to defend the prestige and integrity of Italy,” he commented.

Meloni’s Response

In a social media post this Thursday, Meloni stated that the union chief was obviously obscured by growing bitterness (which is understandable)”. She proceeded to post a meaning of the term “courtesan”.

“I believe it is widely understood the primary definition attributed to this word, but, for the benefit of those who might not, I have posted the top definition located via a brief online search,” Meloni said, attaching a capture that stated: “Woman of easy virtue, straight; substitute term, escort.”

She also criticized her left-leaning critics, noting that for a long time they had admonished us on respect for women” only to then disparage a woman by “labeling her a prostitute”.

Landini’s Clarification

In response to Meloni’s statement, Landini maintained that there were “no gender-based slurs” toward the Prime Minister and that his use of “Trump’s lackey”.

Via a released message, he clarified: “In a 10-minute interview, which anyone can easily rewatch, to avoid any misunderstanding or misuse of the expression, I promptly explained my intended meaning – that Meloni was on the coat tails of Trump, she was in Trump’s circle, she acted as Trump’s subordinate.”

Connection with the US President

Meloni has consistently maintained amicable ties with the US president. In a public address in Egypt, the US President turned to Meloni – the lone woman in attendance – and referred to her as “beautiful”. “In the United States, it would be politically fatal,” he remarked. “However, I will risk it. Do you mind if I say you’re beautiful? As you are indeed beautiful.”

The US president subsequently commended Meloni as “an inspiration to all” in reference to the English translation of her work, I Am Giorgia: My Roots, My Principles, which includes a introduction by Trump’s son.

Earlier Controversies

During the summer, the Prime Minister also hit back after learning that manipulated pictures of Meloni and other well-known Italian females had been uploaded to a explicit platform, saying she was “disgusted”, and offering “solidarity and support to the women who have been offended, insulted and violated”.