Meloni and Longtime Partner Split Amid Backlash Over His Sexist Remarks

Giorgia Meloni and partner Andrea Giambruno have separated after nearly 10 years together. They have a young daughter.

Giambruno recently made sexist comments on-air at the Mediaset TV network owned by Meloni ally Silvio Berlusconi.

In August, Giambruno was criticized for victim-blaming comments about a gang rape case.

Meloni said she should not be judged for her partner's comments and would no longer answer questions about his behavior.

The couple's paths had diverged for some time before announcing their split on Facebook.