Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lashes out at Trump, says: ‘My popularity does not increase because of your friendship

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has given a strong response to U.S. President Donald Trump. Meloni said that her popularity does not depend on being Trump’s friend. She stated, “My popularity depends on my ability to protect Italy’s national interests

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that during the G7 meeting in France, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni repeatedly requested to have her photograph taken with him. According to Trump, Meloni was doing so to shore up her declining popularity and was trying to extend a hand of friendship once again.

“Meloni said that her popularity depends on her ability to protect Italy’s national interests.”