Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as spat escalates
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to "focus on your own popularity" after Trump accused her of trying to stage a photo with him at the G7 summit in France. Trump doubled down on the allegation, prompting a second day of sharp public exchanges between the two leaders, and Meloni said "being your friend has certainly not helped" her domestic standing. Reuters and BBC described the language as unusually sharp for NATO partners and called the spat an unprecedented blowout between allies. The dispute matters because it risks damaging U.S.-Italy and broader NATO cohesion at a time when allied unity on security and diplomacy is critical.
President Donald Trump and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni traded barbs for a second day in an unprecedented blowout between the two countries’ leaders.
Bone Carver5He treats women, world leaders and our allies like shit. It's shameful and entirely too common that I'm embarrassed to call myself an American. He is not representing what it means to be an American! Strength does NOT come from bullying our friends, partners and allies.
Peg347= misogynist meets strong woman. Woman puts him in his place.
rocinatereturns.bsky.social2There isn't a spat. Trump is insane and others are forced to deal with it. Why are you so bad at reporting reality?
Lpeterp2She's right-Trump picks on our allies not our enemies. The "tell" is on him not the Prime Minister.
