At the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards in New York, Elon Musk publicly praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling her 'authentic, honest, and truthful.' The event sparked discussions on Meloni's potential shift toward more nationalist and Trump-aligned policies. In her acceptance speech, Meloni emphasized the importance of 'freedom and values' as the strongest assets of the West. Musk's admiration for Meloni included compliments about her inner beauty, encapsulating a moment of political camaraderie that attracted significant media attention. The meeting comes amid speculations about potential investments Musk might consider in Italy.