Italy’s “Trump whisperer” has delivered a grim Christmas message to staff warning of bad times ahead. Addressing employees during a holiday gathering at the seat of government in Rome, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged them to rest over the Christmas break, suggesting the coming year would demand even more from them than the last. “I love you. We are a family, we fight all year round,” Meloni said. “The past year has been tough for all of us but don’t worry because next year will be even worse,” she quipped. Meloni added: “So I advise you to rest properly during these holidays because we have to continue to give responses to this extraordinary nation.” Meloni’s party, Brothers of Italy, has turned the holiday season into a public spectacle, hosting an annual Christmas-themed political festival featuring Santa, ice-skating, and a towering tree lit in the colors of the Italian flag. Meloni, whose party traces its roots to Italian fascism and who has taken a hard-right stance on migration and family values, has forged a close relationship with Trump. The U.S. president has promoted her autobiography and shared her speeches online, and has praised her publicly, calling her “beautiful” during a stage appearance.
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