Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s recent visit to the United States sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, especially after her meeting with tech mogul Elon Musk at the White House. Alongside President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Meloni had a brief reunion with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief. She shared a video of the encounter, which showed her and Musk sharing a brief hug before interacting.
As their meeting was shared on social media and went viral, internet users couldn’t help but observe Musk’s facial expressions, with some saying the Tesla CEO looked like he was blushing. Meloni captioned the photo, “Happy to see my friend Elon Musk again in Washington.”
Contenta di rivedere a Washington il mio amico @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/phKTwTcXyz
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) April 18, 2025
Social Media Speculates
The lighthearted speculations didn’t stop there, with many online referring to the duo as a ‘power couple’ and even coming up with cute baby names for their fictional child. A user joked, “You can’t spell ‘MELONI’ without ‘ELON’…” while another quipped, “Thinking about the appearance of a child with M+elon-i.”
The online banter continued with comments like, “Elon is so socially awkward, he can’t stop grinning, and Giorgia has a heart so full her smile bursts forth. This is beautiful and sincere. Wholesome. They have both paid such a high price to save their countries. I do think they do deserve some real happiness. Whether that is just as friends or if it becomes something more. God bless and guide them both.” Another user commented, “Elon and Giorgia Meloni need to have a child and name him/her Eloni Meloni.”
Social media users also used AI to make images of Musk and Meloni, with some claiming there’s a noticeable spark between the two. A comment was, “There’s a spark between them, there’s no question. Everyone can see and feel it!!”
The ‘Elon-Meloni’ memes picked up steam while rumors of a romantic relationship that have been circulating since last year gained traction. Musk spoke against these rumors, clarifying, “We are not dating.”
We are not dating
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 24, 2024
As the buzz on social media went on, the Italian PM also sat down with President Donald Trump, who had hopes of coming to an agreement with the European Union regarding tariffs and trade.
