{"id":22800,"date":"2026-06-20T19:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T14:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=22800"},"modified":"2026-06-20T19:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T14:33:58","slug":"trump-again-criticizes-italian-prime-minister-giorgia-meloni-questions-her-political-motives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=22800","title":{"rendered":"Trump Again Criticizes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Questions Her Political Motives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WASHINGTON:<\/strong> US President Donald Trump<\/strong> has once again directed sharp criticism toward Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni<\/strong>, claiming that she is seeking to rebuild ties with him in an effort to improve her domestic political standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In remarks that are likely to add further strain to relations between the two leaders, Trump suggested that Meloni\u2019s declining popularity in Italy was motivating her attempts to strengthen her relationship with the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump Claims Meloni Requested Photographs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking about his interactions with the Italian prime minister, Trump said that Meloni had repeatedly sought opportunities to be photographed with him during recent international meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the US president, the Italian leader requested a photograph during the G7 Summit in France<\/strong>, which he cited as evidence of her desire to be publicly associated with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Italian prime minister repeatedly requested to take pictures with me,\u201d Trump said, referring to their encounter at the summit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions Over Meloni\u2019s Popularity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trump further claimed that Meloni\u2019s approval ratings in Italy were declining and suggested that her stance on Iran may have contributed to the alleged drop in support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe popularity graph of Giorgia Meloni is going down significantly in Italy,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He argued that one possible reason for the decline was her refusal to fully support the United States on matters related to Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Trump, disagreements between Washington and Rome over regional security issues had affected bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criticism Over Military Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The US president also alleged that Italy had refused to grant the United States permission to use Italian runways for certain operations, a decision he implied had contributed to tensions between the two governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump emphasized the role played by the United States within the NATO alliance, arguing that Washington spends billions of dollars annually to help protect Italy and other allied nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe United States provides billions of dollars every year for the protection of Italy and other NATO allies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo Thanks,\u201d Says Trump<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trump went on to claim that recent developments involving Iran had strengthened the United States\u2019 position and that Meloni was now attempting to restore friendly relations for political reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow that America has defeated Iran, Meloni wants friendship again to boost her popularity,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He concluded the remarks with a blunt response: \u201cNo thanks.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Diplomatic Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The comments are expected to draw attention across Europe and the United States, particularly given the traditionally close relationship between Washington and Rome. Italy is one of America\u2019s key allies in Europe and an important member of NATO, with cooperation spanning defense, trade, energy, and international diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political analysts note that public exchanges of criticism between leaders of allied countries are relatively uncommon and can create diplomatic challenges, especially when made during sensitive geopolitical periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time of reporting, there was no immediate response from the office of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding Trump\u2019s latest remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing Political Debate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The comments come amid broader discussions about transatlantic relations, NATO responsibilities, and differing approaches among Western allies toward Middle Eastern affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Observers say it remains to be seen whether the latest exchange will have any lasting impact on US-Italy relations or whether it will remain part of the increasingly personal political rhetoric that has characterized some recent international debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, Trump\u2019s remarks have once again placed the relationship between the two leaders under the spotlight, with attention likely to focus on any response from Rome and the potential implications for cooperation between the United States and Italy in the months ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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