Meloni calls Trump's attacks 'senseless' after warm G7 summit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni escalated her growing feud with President Donald Trump, calling his attacks “senseless” and saying her priority was to “defend Italy’s national interest.”
TL;DR
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described Donald Trump's attacks as "senseless."
- Meloni stated her priority is to "defend Italy's national interest."
- Trump claimed Meloni "begged" him for a photo at the G7 Summit and cited Italy's refusal to help with the war with Iran as a reason for their falling out.
- Meloni responded on Instagram, stating her popularity depends on defending Italy's interests and not on her relationship with Trump.
- The dispute involves Italy's stance on American military bases and its refusal to allow the use of its airfields for logistical assistance in the war.
- Trump suggested Italy's refusal of assistance was a "great logistical inconvenience" despite US contributions to NATO.
- Meloni previously called Trump's criticisms of Pope Leo "unacceptable."