Trump Turns on Meloni After She Defends Pope in Iran War Clash
A sharp rift has erupted between Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, exposing growing fractures among Western allies over the Iran war.
Trump blasted Meloni for refusing to back U.S. military action, saying she “lacks courage,” while also attacking her defense of Pope Leo XIV, according to Reuters and Euronews. The clash escalated after Meloni called Trump’s criticism of the pope “unacceptable.”
At the center of the dispute is the pope’s opposition to the war, with Pope Leo warning that “God does not bless any conflict,” a stance Trump has repeatedly rejected, according to The Guardian.
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The fallout signals a broader divide, as Italy resists deeper involvement while facing internal political and economic pressure tied to the conflict.
According to multiple reports, the once-close Trump–Meloni alliance is now under strain, with questions growing about NATO unity and future coordination.
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