Italian government grants citizenship to pro-Trump American television host
In a significant move, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's administration has consented to grant citizenship to Maria Bartiromo, a prominent Fox News journalist known for her pro-Trump stance. The decision, currently under review by Italy's President Sergio Mattarella, has sparked a range of reactions due to Bartiromo's controversial role in the 2020 US presidential election.
Bartiromo, who traces her roots back to Italy, with her grandfather Carmine immigrating to the United States at the age of 11, has found herself entangled in multi-billion-dollar defamation lawsuits over baseless fraud claims involving Fox Network's voting technology in the 2020 US presidential election.
The proposal for Bartiromo's citizenship was greenlit at a cabinet meeting late Thursday. Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi put forth the proposal to grant citizenship 'for special merits' to Bartiromo, highlighting her substantial contributions to bolstering relations between Italy and the United States.
The granting of citizenship to Bartiromo aligns with existing regulations, despite Meloni's government tightening the criteria for Italian citizenship this year. Previously, individuals with blood ties up to four generations could apply, but now they must have an Italian parent or grandparent.
According to a government statement, Bartiromo's significant contributions to strengthening ties between Italy and the United States have been recognized. However, the precise date when President Mattarella will approve the granting of citizenship to Bartiromo remains unknown.
Bartiromo's father's family hails from Naples, and her mother's family is from Agrigento in Sicily. The decision to award Bartiromo citizenship will mark a notable milestone in her personal and professional life, as she continues to be a prominent figure in American media.
This development coincides with ongoing legal battles for Bartiromo and Fox Network over the baseless fraud claims regarding the 2020 US presidential election. The outcome of these lawsuits could potentially impact Bartiromo's newfound Italian citizenship.
As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Bartiromo's citizenship will be received by the Italian public and how it will shape her future career in journalism.
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