[92056] Severe Diplomatic Crisis: Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni in a Public Confrontation
Severe Diplomatic Crisis: Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni in a Public Confrontation
A severe diplomatic tension has erupted between Washington and Rome after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a public attack against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. According to Vahid Online, Trump claimed on the social network "Truth Social" that Meloni has lost her popularity due to her refusal to allow the U.S. to use Italian military bases during the military campaign against Iran. Trump even claimed dismissively that she tried to "beg" for a joint photo with him during the G7 summit in France.
Meloni responded sharply to these allegations. In a report by DW Persian, it was highlighted that Meloni posted a response video in which she called the President's words "fabricated." She emphasized that "Italy is a sovereign nation" and that its decisions, including the denial of authorization to use the bases, were made in accordance with its national interests and not because of its relationship with Trump. Meloni added a personal jab when she told Trump: "I suggest you focus on your own popularity" according to Epoch Times Persian.
The implications of the crisis are visible on the ground; the IRNA agency (known for its hostile positions toward the American administration) reported that the Italian government ordered a boycott of the ceremonies marking U.S. Independence Day as a gesture of anger, and that the Italian Foreign Minister canceled his planned trip to Washington.
On the international stage, media outlets are noting the extent of the rift. Newsweek, as cited by IRNA, analyzes the event as evidence of the "dying trans-Atlantic alliance," and points out that right-wing and populist leaders in Europe have begun to distance themselves from Trump. Conversely, political figures in Europe, such as the Prime Minister of Spain, have expressed support for Meloni against what was defined as the aggressive behavior of the American President.