Italian PM tells Trump her approval ratings are none of his business after he accuses her of cowardice
Meloni and Trump clash at NATO summit over accusations and snub
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and former US President Donald Trump clashed at a NATO summit in Ankara, marking a dramatic fallout from their previous alliance. Trump reportedly walked past Meloni without greeting her, after accusing her of cowardice and abandoning America and NATO. In response, Meloni told Trump that her approval ratings were none of his business and stated she had no regrets about her political investments in him.
Meloni also addressed Trump's claim that he would remove Syria from the US terrorism sponsor list, though no further details were provided. Regarding the use of Italian military bases, Meloni affirmed that Italy has always respected its agreements. The confrontation highlights the deterioration of a relationship that once seemed strong.
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Proving her fierce loyalty, she was famously the only European leader to attend Trump's inauguration in 2025.
according to Geo News +2In a sharp final jab, Meloni told Trump that her approval ratings were absolutely none of his business.
according to Geo News +2Turkey was kicked out of the program by the Trump administration in 2019 over its use of Russian defense technology, seen as a national security concern.
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according to The Independent — WorldItaly’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the last leader to arrive and was welcomed by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz rather than Erdogan, amid reports of tensions with Trump.
according to New York PostJust last week, a bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers urged Rubio in a letter to remove Syria from the list, citing the ouster of former President Bashar Assad.
according to Washington ExaminerBut if it were removed from the list, it could help normalize private-sector investment in Syria and help the U.S. gain more of a foothold in the Middle East.
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