Trump Expected to Meet Giorgia Meloni by Year’s End

Donald Trump is expected to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before the end of 2026, underscoring the close political and ideological ties between the two leaders. Any encounter would likely draw attention from both European and U.S. observers, given Meloni’s role as one of Washington’s most closely aligned partners in Europe and Trump’s continued influence on transatlantic politics.

A meeting would come as both leaders navigate a crowded foreign-policy agenda that includes trade, defense spending, migration, and support for Ukraine. Meloni has positioned herself as a key interlocutor between Europe and a possible second Trump administration, while Trump has frequently signaled a preference for working with conservative allies abroad.