The article discusses how Donald Trump is reportedly looking to finance two right-wing think tanks in Italy, Nazione Futura and the Machiavelli Foundation, in an effort to spread his Make America Great Again (Maga) ideology across Europe. These organizations have been identified in a recent Politico article as part of Trump's strategy to influence European politics and promote a new alignment with his political vision. The involvement of these think tanks raises questions about their independence, especially as they participate in an initiative that seeks to forge ties between U.S. and European right-wing movements.

Additionally, the article references a previous report by the Financial Times regarding a European mission led by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers. This mission underscores the U.S. government's increasing focus on shaping foreign political landscapes, particularly in the context of right-leaning groups. The mention of think tanks like Nazione Futura and the Machiavelli Foundation shows how foreign funding can potentially sway domestic policy debates and political alignments.

Giubilei, a representative of one of the think tanks, emphasizes their commitment to remaining independent amidst these developments. This claim of independence may serve to reassure their stakeholders and supporters that they will not become mere instruments of a foreign agenda, but the reality of such funding relationships can often be complex, raising concerns about the potential impacts on national sovereignty and the integrity of political discourse in Italy.