Meloni: A right-wing president is no longer a taboo. Vannacci? I see no difference from other opposition figures.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asserted her pro-Western stance, stating, "I am not anti-American today, I was not kneeling yesterday." Speaking on the program "Dieci minuti," she emphasized her belief in a strong, united West and highlighted the importance of frankness in international relations. Meloni clarified that her gestures during conversations, including with former U.S. President Donald Trump, were simply a part of her natural communication style.

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I am not anti-American today, I was not kneeling yesterday, I am a person who believes that the West is stronger united and has worked for this. Then solid relationships are based on frankness, I am a frank person today I was yesterday.

Addressing domestic policy, Meloni defended the proposed electoral reform, describing it as a system that empowers Italians by allowing them to directly choose the winning party. She argued that this reform would provide a clear mandate to the prime minister, enabling effective governance. Meloni criticized opposition from parties that have previously governed without winning elections, suggesting they aim to preserve "backroom deals" and maintain control through political maneuvering rather than popular vote.

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I was talking, and I am a person who, as you know, gestures a lot.

Meloni also touched upon the possibility of a right-wing president, suggesting that such a prospect is no longer an "untouchable taboo." She argued that individuals not aligned with the left have equal rights and should not be considered lesser citizens. This sentiment extends to the possibility of a non-leftist president, mirroring her view on the premiership.

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What is being discussed is a law that does not favor anyone, but that favors Italians. Italians choose who wins and then whoever wins, with a fact of clarity, the indication of the premier, has the numbers to govern.

Regarding internal coalition dynamics, Meloni addressed the controversial figure of Roberto Vannacci. She stated that she sees little difference between Vannacci and other opposition parties, noting that they often vote with the left and criticize the government. Meloni characterized the opposition as a consistent group, now including Vannacci, and expressed skepticism about building anything constructive with individuals primarily focused on "destruction."

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Those who are not of the left are not children of a lesser god, they have the same rights as others, it was true for the presidency of the council of ministers, for the possibility of governing and it will be true for the presidency of the republic, but Italians will decide.