Trump Calls Meloni ‘Beautiful,’ Erdogan Tells Her To Stop Smoking: Watch

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<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>Several world leaders convened in Egypt on Monday for the Gaza Peace Summit, held against the backdrop of a major breakthrough in efforts to end the two-year-long conflict in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>While US President Donald Trump drew attention for his high-profile role in brokering the ceasefire and delivering a campaign-style address in Sharm El-Sheikh, his offhand comment to Italian Prime Minister </span><span class=”cf1″>Giorgia</span> <span class=”cf1″>Meloni</span><span class=”cf1″> also made headlines.</span></p>
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<p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>🍭 Trump, who arrived in Egypt without Melania, showered the Italian Prime Minister with compliments<br /><br />He called Giorgia Meloni a beautiful and young woman.<br />”Where is she? There she is! You don&rsquo;t mind when I call you beautiful, right? Because it&rsquo;s true,” said Donald Trump. <a href=”https://t.co/t5N1LDyjqQ”>pic.twitter.com/t5N1LDyjqQ</a></p>
&mdash; NEXTA (@nexta_tv) <a href=”https://twitter.com/nexta_tv/status/1977800885460668685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>October 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2 class=”pf0″><strong><span class=”cf1″>Trump&rsquo;s Compliment </span><span class=”cf0″>T</span><span class=”cf1″>o </span><span class=”cf1″>Meloni</span><span class=”cf1″>&nbsp;</span></strong></h2>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>During his speech, Trump acknowledged several leaders present and thanked them for their participation. When addressing </span><span class=”cf1″>Meloni</span><span class=”cf1″>, he made a remark that raised eyebrows.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>”We have a woman, a young woman who…I’m not allowed to say it because it’s usually the end of your political career if you say she’s a beautiful young woman,” Trump said, referring to </span><span class=”cf1″>Meloni</span><span class=”cf1″>.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>He went on to </span><span class=”cf1″>criticise</span><span class=”cf1″> the political correctness of such remarks in the US, adding, “But I’ll take my chances.” Turning to </span><span class=”cf1″>Meloni</span><span class=”cf1″>, he continued, “There she is, you don’t mind being called beautiful, right? Cause you are. Thank you very much for coming, appreciate it.”</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>The moment, captured on video, quickly went viral, with social media users divided over </span><span class=”cf1″>Meloni&rsquo;s</span><span class=”cf1″> expression, as many noted she did not appear particularly pleased with the comment.</span></p>
<h2 class=”pf0″><strong><span class=”cf1″>Erdogan&rsquo;s Health Advice </span><span class=”cf0″>T</span><span class=”cf1″>o </span><span class=”cf1″>Meloni</span><span class=”cf1″>&nbsp;</span></strong></h2>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>This was not the only viral moment involving the Italian leader. In another widely shared clip, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was seen advising </span><span class=”cf1″>Meloni</span><span class=”cf1″> to give up smoking during an informal exchange.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>”You look great, but I have to make you stop smoking,” Erdogan told her, as French President Emmanuel Macron stood nearby. </span><span class=”cf1″>Meloni</span><span class=”cf1″> responded with a smile, saying, “I know, I know.”</span></p>
<h2 class=”pf0″><strong><span class=”cf1″>Breakthrough </span><span class=”cf0″>I</span></strong><span class=”cf1″><strong>n Gaza</strong> </span></h2>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>Meloni&rsquo;s</span><span class=”cf1″> interactions with Trump and Erdogan overshadowed parts of the summit, which brought together several global leaders to witness the signing of the Gaza agreement.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>”You&rsquo;re friends of mine, you&rsquo;re great people,” Trump said, addressing the assembled leaders. “I have a couple I don&rsquo;t like in particular but I&rsquo;ll &mdash; I won&rsquo;t tell you who,” he quipped.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf1″>The ceremony in Sharm El-Sheikh marked a key step toward de-escalation between Israel and Hamas, drawing both diplomatic attention and viral social media moments.</span></p>
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