Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, previously seen as a right-wing leader bridging Europe and former President Trump, is distancing herself from Trump amid political setbacks.
- Meloni's association with Trump has become problematic in Italy, where Trump is unpopular and blamed for rising gas prices.
- Following Trump's critical remarks about Pope Leo XIV, Meloni publicly defended the pope, signaling a clear break from Trump.
- This shift reflects Meloni's effort to repair her domestic and international standing by severing ties with the controversial former U.S. president.
