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'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Italy's PM Meloni ahead of NATO summit
Euronews • • world
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump posted a photo of himself with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, captioned "Restraining order needed," escalating tensions between the two leaders.
- Trump previously claimed Meloni "begged" for a photo to boost her ratings, a claim Meloni rejected as "senseless," stating her popularity is not tied to her relationship with Trump.
- Relations have soured due to disagreements over the US-Israeli war in Iran, Meloni's refusal to allow US aircraft use of a Sicilian base, and disputes over Pope Leo XIV's comments on peace and foreign policy.
- Despite social media support for Meloni, recent polls show mixed personal approval ratings, with her party remaining Italy's most popular political force but her personal popularity declining since she took office.
- Italian government officials have chosen not to react publicly to Trump's latest post, signaling a desire to avoid further provocation.
