Trump reignites feud with Giorgia Meloni as he mocks Italian PM with 'restraining order needed' picture ahead of crunch Nato summit
Meloni was once a vocal supporter of Trump and was the only European leader to attend his inauguration in 2025.
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Meloni was once a vocal supporter of Trump and was the only European leader to attend his inauguration in 2025. "Trump is a despicable, cheap bully," Carlo Calenda, the leader of the small Azione party, wrote on X, expressing his support for Meloni. With the two leaders due to attend a NATO summit in Turkey this week, Trump appeared to reignite the dispute when he posted on Truth Social a picture of Meloni looking up at him with the caption "RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED".
Furthermore, 'As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you.' Meloni, once one of Trump's closest European allies, said her standing at home rested on one thing alone: her handling of Italy's interests. 'I can only say that it's unfortunate that he doesn't have the same determination toward the enemies of the West, toward the enemies of the United States, toward leaders with whom he appears much more accommodating,' Meloni said to her Instagram.
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Meloni was once a vocal supporter of Trump and was the only European leader to attend his inauguration in 2025.
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"Trump is a despicable, cheap bully," Carlo Calenda, the leader of the small Azione party, wrote on X, expressing his support for Meloni.
according to The Straits Times - WorldWith the two leaders due to attend a NATO summit in Turkey this week, Trump appeared to reignite the dispute when he posted on Truth Social a picture of Meloni looking up at him with the caption "RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED".
according to The Straits Times - World'As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you.' Meloni, once one of Trump's closest European allies, said her standing at home rested on one thing alone: her handling of Italy's interests.
according to Daily Mail +1'I can only say that it's unfortunate that he doesn't have the same determination toward the enemies of the West, toward the enemies of the United States, toward leaders with whom he appears much more accommodating,' Meloni said to her Instagram.
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Meloni was once a vocal supporter of Trump and was the only European leader to attend his inauguration in 2025.
omitted byCentercovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesMeloni added she could not understand why Trump had chosen to target an ally in such a public and pointed manner - with the pair originally…
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