Trump-Meloni Feud Cools? Italian PM Breaks Silence After US President Calls Her 'Nice Person'
Meloni said Italy’s ties with Trump remain stable after he criticized Rome’s refusal to back U.S. military operations against Iran.
- On Tuesday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated she maintains "cordial relations" with President Donald Trump during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, stressing stability despite recent public exchanges.
- Trump acknowledged that relations with the Italian Prime Minister had recently "soured," citing Italy's refusal to support United States military operations against Iran as the primary cause.
- Tensions escalated after Trump posted a meme on Truth Social on Sunday with the caption "RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED," following his earlier claim that Meloni had "begged" him for a photograph during the summit in France.
- Meloni emphasized that bilateral ties between Rome and Washington are built on long-term strategic interests rather than personal chemistry. "These relationships don't begin or end," she said.
- Despite the diplomatic fallout, Italy remains a key ally within NATO; however, Italy's foreign minister canceled a planned visit to Washington, underscoring the seriousness of recent tensions.
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'I Regret Nothing': Meloni Defends Close Ties With US Despite Trump's Bullying, Cites Common Ground From 'Immigration to Woke Culture'
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni defends her relationship with Donald Trump and confirms Italy will not participate in military attacks against Iran.
Meloni says she does not regret forging close ties with Trump
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated she regrets nothing regarding her past ties with Donald Trump. She made these remarks at a NATO summit, facing recent White House criticism. Meloni believes in Western unity and sees common ground on immigration and culture. Trump, while attending the summit, offered a more conciliatory tone towards Meloni. He still voiced criticism regarding Iran support and military actions.
The premier arrives at the late summit. Then glissa on the sinking: "Already answered"
Trump and Meloni have been publicly insulted for days, and the US President did not leave any good hair on Germany either. However, harmony prevailed at the start of the Nato summit in Ankara – until Trump unwrapped the hammer again.
After his recent provocations, Trump had tried to relativize the conflict with Italy's head of government.
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