Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted a congratulatory message on X early Wednesday morning congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the 2024 presidential election.

“On behalf of myself and the Italian Government, the most sincere congratulations to the President-elect of the United States, Donald #Trump,” Meloni posted. “Italy and the United States are ‘sister’ nations, linked by an unshakable alliance, common values ​​and a historic friendship.”

Like Trump, Meloni is a right-wing politician and has been accused of embracing extreme political ideology and being a fascist. She has also been called a neo-Nazi, a fascist, a far-right extremist, and a Benito Mussolini enthusiast. She ran on a platform that was against illegal immigration, strongly supported the nuclear family, and rejected left-wing political ideals such as radical gender ideology, among others.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella also congratulated Trump on his victory. In his message, Mattarella expressed his desire to continue a successful and mutually beneficial relationship between the two countries. 

“Our countries are united by inseparable bonds of friendship and cooperation, cemented by the sharing of democratic values and by common adherence to an international order based on rules,” Mattarella said.

“These bonds, which include the essential Euro-Atlantic dimension, are of vital importance, even more so in the current international situation marked by conflicts and hot spots of instability,” Mattarella added. “On behalf of the Italian Republic, I wish you the best for your personal well-being and prosperity for our friends, the American people.”

Matteo Salvini, Italy’s deputy prime minister, shared Meloni’s congratulatory sentiments with a post of his own. His message featured a collage of photographs of Trump. 

“Patriotism, border control, tax cuts, Christian roots, freedom of speech, commitment to world peace,” Salvini posted. “Common sense, passion, and hope WIN in the US! What a historic day!”

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Meloni also said she saw positives in the future with the president-elect, predicting a stronger relationship between Italy and the U.S.

“It is a strategic bond, which I am sure we will now strengthen even further,” Meloni posted. “Good job President @realDonaldTrump.”