Biden and Meloni find common ground on Ukraine, China despite domestic policy differences
- Meloni has surprised many by shifting towards the center since becoming Italian PM, supporting Ukraine and questioning ties with China.
- However, Meloni's domestic agenda remains concerning to liberals, including policies affecting LGBTQ rights and migration.
- Meeting at the White House, Biden and Meloni are aligned on backing Ukraine and being wary of China's ambitions.
- But tensions remain over social issues like gay rights and migration, which Biden's administration supports more strongly.
- While their ideologies clash domestically, on foreign policy Biden and Meloni have built an unexpected alliance.