"Certain things deserve an immediate response. I don't know why the US president behaves this way towards his allies. It's not the first time it's happened, I can only say that It's a shame he doesn't have the same determination with the enemies of the West“. The reply of Giorgia Meloni a Donald Trump She's sharp and sudden. With a video posted on her social media accounts, the prime minister responds to the tycoon after yet another embarrassing outburst. More than that: offensive. So much so that it leads to... the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, to call the Prime Minister with the aim of expressing her solidarity after the attacks. A full-blown clash – and not the first – that sparked political reactions from both the right and the left.
But what happened? And what did Trump say, referring to the prime minister and right-wing leader of the Italian Free Democratic Party (FdI)?
Trump-Meloni, an unprecedented attack
Meloni – Trump claimed – “she was probably happy that I spoke to her” at the G7, “I wasn't obliged to talk to her, but she begged me to take a picture with her, I felt sorry for her“. Trump made these statements in an interview with The Air that blows on La7, and an immediate uproar ensued. Unlike the recent outbursts against the Prime Minister and Italy, this time Palazzo Chigi decided to react immediately. First with the Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council, Giovanbattista FazzolariTrump's rants about Giorgia Meloni, he observes, are just the latest episode of his attacks and insults aimed at European leaders. It's unclear whether he's intentionally or through incompetence ruining the historic relationship between the United States and Europe. With his inappropriate comments, he's succeeded in the difficult task of making the United States unpopular across the entire European continent, damaging not only Europe but, above all, the United States.
Trump-Meloni, the Prime Minister's response
Then it's the same premier She added: "Certain things deserve an immediate response. Donald Trump's statements are completely fabricated. I'm frankly shocked." And again: "I don't know why the president of the United States behaves this way towards his own allies. It's not the first time it's happened, after all. I can only say that it's unfortunate that he doesn't have the same determination with the enemies of the West, with the enemies of the United States, with leaders with whom he appears much more accommodating." And here's the conclusion: "But you must remember one thing: Italy and I never beg".
Trump-Meloni: Reactions After the Rift
The executive does nothing to hide it strain: the Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancels his visit to the Italy-USA Business Forum, scheduled for June 21 and 22 in Miami, "President Trump's serious and offensive words against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offend all of Italy." The Deputy Prime Minister was scheduled to meet with the US Secretary of State, Marco RubioFrom Trump "a lapse in style that is not good for the alliance", says the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto"Heads held high. We are not vassals," reiterates the person responsible for Relations with Parliament, Luca CirianiThe majority is united in rejecting Trump's remarks. The Brothers of Italy party is extremely harsh toward the American president. The Democratic Party also expressed solidarity.
Trump-Meloni, the Prime Minister gains followers
And meanwhile, after the attacks, the prime minister gains new followers. “His Instagram account continues to garner this digital attention, which translates into new growth in followers: in the last 24 hours, in fact, the account has grown by another 100 new followers,” Arcadia mood reports.
