A personality cult was developed that portrayed him as the nation's saviour which was aided by the personal popularity he held with Italians already, which would remain strong until Italy faced continuous military defeats in World War II.
Arenes isikukultus, mis kujutas teda rahvuse päästjana ja mis andis talle isiklikku populaarsust itaallaste seas niikaua, kui Itaalia seisis silmitsi jätkuvate sõjaliste kaotustega Teises maailmasõjas.