Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described Elon Musk as a "person of added value" and an effective interlocutor, following her recent comments in Budapest at a European leaders’ summit. Meloni praised the Tesla CEO, who previously supported Donald Trump during his winning presidential campaign, acknowledging his "extraordinary achievements" and expressing confidence in his potential as a partner in dialogue. In recent months, Meloni and Musk have exchanged mutual public praise, and she reportedly spoke with the entrepreneur following Trump’s second-term victory.
Rumours of a romantic connection between Musk and Meloni surfaced after a viral photo of the two, prompting a swift response from Musk’s mother, Maye, to dismiss the speculation. In a social media post, Maye clarified, "I was sitting next to Elon. I also looked at Giorgia with admiration," responding to a comment by user Bad Hombre, who jokingly suggested the two were romantically involved. Musk himself responded, labeling the rumours "false" and confirming, "We are not dating."
The post sparked mixed reactions online. Some users speculated about their chemistry, with one commenting, "Why not? You clearly get along." Another user added humorously, "That would have been a nice romantic date photo, Boss! Her net worth is around 30 million! Impressive for a politician!" Some noted that Meloni’s past support for Musk, especially when the EU took a critical stance towards him, was a sign of genuine admiration.
This exchange came shortly after Musk presented Meloni with the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award in New York, praising her as "even more beautiful on the inside than on the outside" and commending her as "authentic, honest, and truthful" — qualities he suggested are rare in politics.
Rumours of a romantic connection between Musk and Meloni surfaced after a viral photo of the two, prompting a swift response from Musk’s mother, Maye, to dismiss the speculation. In a social media post, Maye clarified, "I was sitting next to Elon. I also looked at Giorgia with admiration," responding to a comment by user Bad Hombre, who jokingly suggested the two were romantically involved. Musk himself responded, labeling the rumours "false" and confirming, "We are not dating."
The post sparked mixed reactions online. Some users speculated about their chemistry, with one commenting, "Why not? You clearly get along." Another user added humorously, "That would have been a nice romantic date photo, Boss! Her net worth is around 30 million! Impressive for a politician!" Some noted that Meloni’s past support for Musk, especially when the EU took a critical stance towards him, was a sign of genuine admiration.
This exchange came shortly after Musk presented Meloni with the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award in New York, praising her as "even more beautiful on the inside than on the outside" and commending her as "authentic, honest, and truthful" — qualities he suggested are rare in politics.
