Far-right Italian general hunts the manosphere vote

General Roberto Vannacci, a former paratrooper, is leveraging social media to craft a strong masculine image, appealing to the far-right and the manosphere. His provocative statements and imagery aim to elevate his political influence ahead of upcoming elections. This poses a challenge for Italy's first female prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, as she must evaluate Vannacci's potential impact on her coalition-building efforts. His party, National Future, is currently polling at around 8%, indicating he could play a significant role in the right-wing landscape.