Giovanni Trenta is an Italian politician known for his role in the Italian government. He served as the Minister of Defense from 2018 to 2019, representing the Five Star Movement, a political party in Italy. Trenta has a background in law and has been involved in various political activities throughout his career. In addition to his political work, Giovanni Trenta has been active in discussions about national security and military reforms. His tenure as Minister focused on modernizing the Italian Armed Forces and addressing issues related to defense spending and international cooperation within NATO.