Trump Continues War of Words with Meloni Over Iran Support

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his verbal attacks on Italy and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing them of failing to offer support during the U.S. initiative concerning Iran. Trump asserted on Truth Social that after spending trillions on NATO, Italy and Meloni would not even consider engaging with the Islamic Republic and its "very serious nuclear threat."

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After having spent trillions of dollars on NATO, Italy and its prime minister will not even consider getting involved in the Islamic Republic of Iran and their very serious nuclear threat

"We have defended them for decades, but when it really counts, they are not there to defend us and the rest of the world. Not good!" Trump wrote, reiterating his earlier criticism that Italy's government did not permit the use of its military bases during the campaign against Iran.

Trump also claimed on Truth Social that Meloni "time and time again" pestered him for a photo together during a recent G7 summit. "She wants to be friends again to get her numbers (in opinion polls) up," Trump alleged.

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We have defended them for decades, but when it really counts, they are not there to defend us and the rest of the world. Not good!

Meloni, however, dismissed these claims. "President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are meaningless," she responded on Saturday. "My popularity does not concern you. I would suggest you focus on your own," the Italian prime minister added. She further stated that being his friend has "certainly not helped" her popularity.

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She wants to be friends again to get her numbers (in opinion polls) up

Meloni was previously known for a good relationship with Trump. She was the only European leader present at Trump's inauguration in January 2025. During their meeting at Mar-a-Lago that same month, Trump called her a "fantastic woman" who was "really taking Europe by storm."

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President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are meaningless