Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has fired back at President Donald Trump after he renewed his claim that she repeatedly asked to take a photograph with him during the G7 summit, saying his “constant, unprovoked attacks” are “senseless.”
In a statement posted on Instagram, Meloni also dismissed Trump’s criticism of her political standing, saying her popularity depends on defending Italy’s national interests, not on her relationship with the US president.
Addressing Trump directly, Meloni wrote: “President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you.”
