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April 14, 2026
Trump Criticizes Italian Prime Minister Meloni Amid Growing Tensions with Allies
- Trump expressed shock at Meloni's lack of support for U.S. actions regarding Iran and energy security, stating, 'I was wrong' about her courage.
- Meloni's previous support for Trump is now politically risky, as 66% of Italians view him negatively, impacting her domestic standing.
- The ongoing Iran conflict is exacerbating economic pressures in Italy, with rising energy costs contributing to public discontent.
6 Sources
- Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leaderApr 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM · Reuters
- Trump turns on another European ally and says he is ‘shocked’ by herApr 14, 2026 at 4:34 PM · Independent
- Trump slams Meloni in Italian newspaper interview: ‘I’m shocked by her’Apr 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM · The Hill
- US allies won’t join Trump’s war — but they can’t escape the fallout | CNN PoliticsApr 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM · CNN
- Trump turns on another European ally and says he is ‘shocked’ by herApr 15, 2026 at 5:35 AM · Independent
- Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and IranApr 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM · NYT