From the New York Times, I'm Matina Stavis-Gridnaf.

This is The Daily.

Italy about to see the country's most right-wing government since World War II, Georgia

of Maloney.

Her party, Brothers of Italy, draws its roots from Italy's fascist history.

A year ago, Italian far-right politician, Georgia Maloney, became prime minister on an agenda

that many feared would mark a radical turn for Italy.

Thank you.

I'm very pleased to be here today to testify in a big friendship that bonds the United

States need and I want to thank President Biden for his hospitality.

Last week, she visited the White House for the first time.

And this closeness is based on common values and cultural rules.

A move that bolsters her credentials on the international stage.

Today, my colleague, Rome Burecheap Jason Horowitz, on Georgia Maloney's rise and the path

she has carved out for Europe's far-right parties.

July 31st.

Jason, The Daily team tells me that the show doesn't normally cover visits from foreign

heads of state to the White House.

But there was a state visit last week that surprised me and you covered it.

Tell me about it.

Yeah, so last week, President Biden welcomed prime minister, Georgia Maloney, of Italy to the White House.

And at first look, this seemed like a regular visit from a foreign head of state.

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