Le président américain Donald Trump strongly criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying he was "shocked" by her attitude and denouncing a lack of courage, in a statement that marks a notable break between two close allies.
In an interview with an Italian media outlet, Donald Trump criticized Giorgia Meloni for having changed his tune, believing that she was "very different" from what he thought. This attack comes after the Italian leader distanced herself from Washington, notably by criticizing the American president's remarks targeting the Pope.
Giorgia Meloni had described the verbal attacks against the pontiff as "unacceptable," a rare stance that contributed to straining relations between Italy and the United States.
The disagreement also concerns strategic issues, particularly the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump accuses Rome of not supporting American efforts to secure this crucial waterway, amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Despite these criticisms, the Italian political class largely rallied behind Giorgia Meloni. Officials from various parties, including Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, publicly supported the head of government in the face of attacks from Washington.
This episode highlights the growing rifts between Western allies, against a backdrop of strategic and diplomatic disagreements linked to crises in the Middle East and broader international relations.
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