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32. Why would he invite a fascist?

Fri Jun 19, 2026, 01:18 PM

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Just because she has contempt for Trump doesn't mean she is a good leader.

From "Giorgia Meloni and the return of fascism: how Italy got here" (Sept. 2022) - a longish article, but a good one, albeit a bit dated.

Meloni can gaslight the public by making fascist assertions while claiming fascism no longer exists. Importantly, those who warn that fascism is making a comeback are derided as irrational. ...

Meloni opposes same-sex marriage, wants to put significant curbs on access to abortion to address the “emergency” of Italy’s declining birth rate and has made explicit references to Europe’s supposed “Judeo-Christian” roots. The latter is a common Islamophobic trope that has long formed a key part of European far-right ideology.

Her racism is also evident in a depiction of immigration as an invasion – via calls for a naval blockade and portrayal of “undocumented migration” as a UN plot. This plays willingly on racist “great replacement” narratives.

https://theconversation.com/giorgia-meloni-and-the-return-of-fascism-how-italy-got-here-190866

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Italian FM cancels US visit over reported Trump comments [View all] demmiblue Yesterday OP

Exactly how all should handle the felon Sanity Claws Yesterday #1

Yep. Nobody wanted to "visit" Hitler except Chamberlain... Justice matters. Yesterday #31

Yet, he remains POTUS. Hugin Yesterday #2

Good move on Italy's part. Baitball Blogger Yesterday #3

Hmm... demmiblue Yesterday #4

This is not a repairable rift - Meloni cannot let this go and stay in her job Prairie Gates Yesterday #5

Italian FM should post multiple photos of Meloni with Pope Leo... hlthe2b Yesterday #7

Not all Italian-Americans... Gaytano70 Yesterday #11

I didn't say all, and I think "most" is demographically accurate Prairie Gates Yesterday #17

My wife is an Italian American and thus my sons are as well. NNadir Yesterday #16

PEDO has Foot and Mouth Disease, Cha 20 hrs ago #40

How could any sane person be stunned by shithole?............ Lovie777 Yesterday #6

Here's what Meloni said on Instagram Prairie Gates Yesterday #8

I certainly agree with her about trump being too 'accommodating'.... 70sEraVet Yesterday #15

For those paying attention Prairie Gates Yesterday #20

This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Yesterday #21

Well, that's what the voices in his head PatSeg Yesterday #18

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a statement " Vaffanculo, coglione". twodogsbarking Yesterday #9

With the appropriate arm gesture. erronis Yesterday #19

This is what foreign leaders SHOULD be doing Miguelito Loveless Yesterday #10

"Senile Satan" sop Yesterday #12

Her rebuke of him is priceless Torchlight Yesterday #13

it is what our press should do. Don't give him air. 33taw Yesterday #14

Video? AverageOldGuy Yesterday #22

I hope Obama invites her to visit. twodogsbarking Yesterday #23

Why would he invite a fascist? TommyT139 Yesterday #32

Well, it was a joke, but now that is lost. twodogsbarking Yesterday #33

It's not lost ..Get Obama to invite Donald Trump for a barbeque at Obama's house.. chouchou Yesterday #36

Trump turned down the invitation. He has to put chemicals in his pool. twodogsbarking Yesterday #37

I'll choose to replay her speech on the dangers of NOT backing UKR against russia. Callie1979 Yesterday #35

What she said and did as a young woman is irrelevant now Polybius 22 hrs ago #39

No thanks. Racist, homophobic, anti-bodily autonomy... TommyT139 14 hrs ago #41

I'm surprised he didn't send her COL Mustard Yesterday #24

fhat tinnie thing dave99 Yesterday #26

Barbarians. Martin68 Yesterday #25

Typical woman-hating narcissist AllyCat Yesterday #27

And Meloni heads a RIGHT-WING GOVERNMENT more inline with his agenda Wednesdays Yesterday #28

He is... 3catwoman3 Yesterday #29

Donny's ego and his mouth once again get in the way Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Yesterday #30

As someone here on DU posted a while back.. BattleRow 22 hrs ago #38

Typical dick-headed codswallop, from convicted felon mob boss Evolve Dammit Yesterday #34

Furious right-wing Italian paper brands Trump with a vulgar term in scorching op-ed LetMyPeopleVote 1 hr ago #42