‘Bunga bunga boss’ gets bowled over by Melania

Italy: Four-time former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who portrays himself as a charming ladies’ man, said on Friday that what he likes most about
US President Donald Trump is his wife, Melania.

Mr Berlusconi, 80, has returned to the political spotlight this week as he campaigns for his Forza Italia party ahead of municipal election run-offs on Sunday,
which he hopes will revive his political fortunes.

Appearing on a mid-day talk show on private broadcaster La7, Berlusconi was asked whether he was flattered to be compared to Trump, who also started out as a real estate mogul and became a controversial political leader.

“It doesn’t make me feel one way or another,” said the billionaire Berlusconi, adding quickly, “But regarding Trump, I can say, like many men and women, I like
Melania. For her beauty, for her style and also her charm.”

Berlusconi said he had never met her, but had seen her on television and had “heard many favourable opinions.