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Meloni Champions Musk, Defends Free Speech at Conference

1/10/2025

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni passionately defended Elon Musk at a press conference, arguing that the backlash he faces stems from his non-leftist beliefs. She championed free speech and took aim at George Soros for his political meddling. Meloni's close connections with Musk and Donald Trump signal her determination to elevate Italy's influence in European politics.

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni passionately defended Elon Musk at a press conference, arguing that the backlash he faces stems from his non-leftist beliefs. She championed free speech and took aim at George Soros for his political meddling. Meloni's close connections with Musk and Donald Trump signal her determination to elevate Italy's influence in European politics.