Trump says the leader of the only populist government in Europe "does a fantastic job"

President Trump hosted on Monday at the White House the new Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, eager to show the rise in Europe of a like-minded populist, with a difficult approach to immigration. Trump emphasized their common point of view on the subject while he and Conte sat down for an oval office meeting.

"He is a man who does a fantastic job," said Trump.

"I totally agree with what he does about migration and illegal immigration, and even legal immigration," Trump said. "

"I know he's taken a very tough stance on the border, a position that few countries have taken, and frankly he's doing the right thing. opinion, "said Trump. "Many other countries in Europe should do that as well."

Trump had previously acclaimed Conte's role as the sole supporter of Trump's hope of inviting Russia into the economic club of the Group of Seven.

The Coalition Government Conte shares the # 39 Trump's opinion that immigration became uncontrollable and Trump tweeted last month that in selecting Conte, "the Italian people were right".

Conte, a voice advocate with no political experience, was a consensual choice after two right-wing populist political movements led the results of the March 4 Italian elections. The electoral plans that led to the only European populist government are familiar: promises of repression of migration, suspicion of decisions and collective regulations in Europe, desire to improve relations with Russia and reduce sanctions against Moscow.

The common ground is a rare example of transatlantic cooperation at a time when Trump forged alliances by imposing tariffs, criticizing German and British leaders, and criticizing NATO allies for not respecting not the military spending targets. 19659011] Trump called the European Union "commercial enemy" before reaching a tentative agreement to improve its trade relations with Europe last week.

[ Trump reprimands NATO allies and asks them to double their spending targets 19659013] Trump and Conte have already met twice, including during a hot session at G-7 summit, also very resentful in Canada, last month. They also met on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Brussels earlier this month, where Trump said he and Conte had both won their positions partly because of their vision of immigration.