On the eve of the NATO summit, Trump reignites his standoff with Giorgia Meloni

US President Donald Trump reignited his feud with the Italian Prime Minister on Sunday. Giorgia Meloni by posting on its social network Truth Social a retouched image accompanied by the caption: "A restraining order is needed." This new attack comes on the eve of the NATO summit in Turkey, where the two leaders are due to meet.

The publication follows a controversy sparked by statements from Donald Trumpwho had claimed last week that Giorgia Meloni had repeatedly asked him to take a picture with her during the recent G7 summit. The American president had asserted that the Italian leader had asked him "again and again".

Giorgia Meloni firmly rejected these accusations, calling them "completely fabricated." "Italy and I never begged," she declared in an interview with the Italian channel Rete 4. She also emphasized her commitment to the Western alliance, while asserting that strong relations between partners must be based on frankness.

"I am not anti-American today; I did not kneel yesterday. I believe that a united West makes Italy stronger, and I continue to work towards that goal," said the Italian Prime Minister, while emphasizing that she stood by her outspokenness in international relations.

This diplomatic dispute has already had concrete repercussions. According to several media outlets, the Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, has cancelled a planned visit to Washington amid rising tensions between the two governments.

According to the same sources, relations between Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni have deteriorated in recent weeks, particularly due to reservations expressed by Rome regarding support for American initiatives against Iran. Despite this tense climate, the two leaders are expected to meet in the coming days at the NATO summit, where international security issues will be central to the discussions.