The far-right Meloni, who spoke at a think tank gala, has proven to be a more conventional leader than expected.

Elon Musk heaped praise on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a black-tie awards reception as the pair put on an enamored display on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The Tesla billionaire and Trump supporter introduced the far-right politician at the Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Awards dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York Monday night.

Elon Musk offered effusive praise for Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in brief remarks at an awards ceremony in New York, the latest sign of coziness between a billionaire who’s trying to get Donald Trump elected and a European leader at odds with her Group of Seven allies.

The tech billionaire and the Italian PM exchange pleasantries at glitzy Washington gala dinner, while Atlantic Council staffers fume.

Some on the left were already uneasy that the Prime Minister was willing to strike up a friendship with a hard-right populist and discuss ways of tackling illegal immigration

Elon Musk offered effusive praise for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in brief remarks at an awards ceremony in New York.

Says she is "more beautiful on the inside than she was on the outside".

Mr. Musk described Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as “authentic, honest and thoughtful.” She used her Atlantic Council spotlight to defend Western values.

Showering the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with praise, billionaire Elon Musk said the right-wing politician was “even more beautiful on the inside than on the outside”.

Elon Musk honored Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni with the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award in New York, praising her authenticity and support for the EU.