The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, is under scrutiny after Donald Trump shared a fake video claiming she struck a solo trade deal with the US which defies EU rules.
The AI-generated clip, which went viral on social media, falsely suggested that Italy would ‘go independent’ from Brussels.
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Opposition leaders demanded answers, but EU officials confirmed that member states can’t sign individual trade agreements. Analysts quickly debunked the video, noting signs of digital manipulation.
Meloni hasn’t commented publicly, but the controversy highlights how AI-driven misinformation is increasingly shaping global politics and testing Europe’s unity in an election-charged climate.