Why Italy’s Giorgia Meloni broke with Donald Trump
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described Donald Trump's recent social media attack on Pope Leo as 'unacceptable', prompting a rebuke from Trump, who said Meloni 'lacked courage' for not joining the war. Meloni's ties with Trump have turned out to be a demanding balancing act due to their differing views on foreign policy and other issues.
Giorgia Meloni, Italy's prime minister and leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, has made fostering ties with foreign leaders a central part of her political strategy. She became a familiar face within Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' movement, sharing similar views on migration, sovereignty, and national identity. However, their alliance appears to be over after Meloni described Trump's social media attack on Pope Leo as 'unacceptable'. Trump rebuked Meloni, saying she 'lacked courage' for not joining the war. Meloni's pro-Nato position and support for Ukraine clash with Trump's views, and she has faced constraints from the EU and coalition politics. Despite initial diplomatic gains, their differences have led to a breakdown in their alliance.
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