During a meeting with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Trump characterized the relationship as strained due to Rome’s decision to abstain from the Hormuz Strait campaign. He framed the refusal as a geopolitical error, noting that Italy relies heavily on regional oil imports, whereas the United States maintains domestic energy independence. Despite this critique, he described Meloni as a "nice person," attempting to soften the tone of a public feud that has simmered for weeks.
The tension escalated significantly when Trump claimed in a television interview that Meloni had pleaded for a photo opportunity at the G7 summit. Her sharp denial triggered a series of erratic social media posts from the former president, including a doctored image suggesting she was obsessed with him. This personal hostility arrives as Trump pressures European NATO allies to justify their defense spending, using the backdrop of his visit to Ankara to demand greater commitment from the alliance.
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