Trump Praises Meloni's Beauty at Gaza Summit

At the Gaza Peace Summit held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, US President Donald Trump made headlines with his remarks about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. During his speech, Trump referred to Meloni as a "beautiful young woman," prompting laughter and applause from the audience. He stated, "You don’t mind being called beautiful, right? Because you are," while acknowledging her political achievements and respect in Italy.

Trump's comments came after he signed the Gaza Peace Deal, which aims to address the ongoing conflict in the region. He expressed optimism, saying, "This is the day that people across the region and around the world have been working, striving, hoping, and praying for."

In addition to praising Meloni, Trump also made light-hearted jabs at other leaders present, including French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He remarked to Macron, "Emmanuel, you’re taking a low-key approach today. That’s great. Good job," and teased Starmer about having friends he doesn't particularly like.

The summit focused on the future of the Middle East following the recent peace deal, which has led to the release of Israeli hostages and is expected to initiate a phased withdrawal of Israeli military forces from Gaza. This peace process comes after two years of intense conflict, which has resulted in significant loss of life, particularly among women and children, according to the Gaza health ministry. Trump's comments about Meloni are reminiscent of past remarks he has made about women, which have drawn mixed reactions in the past.