Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing Italy of poor conduct in relation to Washington’s military operation against Iran. Speaking from the White House, Trump said bluntly: “Italy behaved very badly.”
Strained U.S.-Italy Relations Deepen
The remarks signal a further widening of the rift between Trump and Meloni — a tension increasingly tied to Rome’s stance on U.S. foreign policy actions. While no specific details of Italy’s position were elaborated in Trump’s statement, his criticism appears linked to Italy’s diplomatic or military response—or lack thereof—to recent U.S. actions targeting Iran.
Broad Criticism of U.S. Allies
In broader comments about American allies, Trump emphasized perceived shortcomings in support for the United States. “They didn’t back us up, while we spent billions of dollars for them,” he stated.
He also singled out Germany and British Labour leader Keir Starmer, adding: “Germany and Starmer also behaved very badly.”