Italy, US: "This was the first time Meloni embraced the fight with Trump"

Following a G7 summit disagreement, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly clashed with US President Trump for the first time, according to France 24. Meloni, who once positioned herself as a diplomatic bridge between Trump and the European Union, has now abandoned her traditional role. Analyst Pietro Forti calls this shift a notable break in their alliance.

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