Trump-Meloni relationship turn sour

A once-close political alliance between the former US president and Italy's prime minister fractures over foreign policy and public disputes with the Vatican. | Contesto: cronaca

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ROME – The once-close political alliance between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has significantly deteriorated, according to diplomatic sources, marking a stark reversal for a relationship that was previously seen as a cornerstone of transatlantic right-wing solidarity. The fracture, which has developed in recent months, stems primarily from fundamental disagreements over foreign policy, notably the conflict involving Iran, and Meloni's public disapproval of Trump's criticisms of Pope Francis. Meloni, who leads Italy's Brothers of Italy party, was long considered one of Trump's most reliable ideological partners within the European political establishment. Their rapport, built on shared populist and nationalist sentiments, positioned Meloni as a key interlocutor during Trump's presidency and throughout his subsequent campaign activities. Observers had anticipated that a potential second Trump administration would find a willing and aligned partner in Rome, facilitating a unified front on issues from immigration to economic sovereignty. This anticipated synergy now appears in jeopardy. The rift began to surface following Meloni's pointed criticism of the ongoing war involving Iran. While Trump has maintained a consistently hawkish stance toward Tehran, Meloni's government has articulated positions that, while still firm, have at times emphasized diplomatic channels and regional stability in a manner that diverges from Trump's preferred rhetoric and policy prescriptions. This divergence on a critical geopolitical flashpoint signaled a deeper strategic misalignment between the two leaders, challenging the perception of their unshakeable unity. The discord was further amplified and brought into public view over Meloni's reaction to Trump's feud with Pope Francis. The former president launched sharp public criticisms of the Pontiff, comments that reverberated strongly in Italy, a nation where the Vatican holds profound cultural and political influence. Prime Minister Meloni, a self-declared Catholic, explicitly opposed Trump's remarks, defending the Pope and the institution of the papacy. This defense was not merely a...

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