Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

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Italy's Giorgia Meloni has again hit back at US President Donald Trump on social media after he questioned her political popularity and repeated his claim that she asked "over and over" for a photo together.

Trump said on Saturday that the prime minister was "doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity".

He also accused her of not supporting US efforts to prevent Iran "from obtaining or developing a nuclear weapon".
In a statement on Instagram, Meloni said Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks" were "senseless".

"As for my popularity, being your friend has certainly not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you," said Meloni.

"My popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours," she added.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqj77909jpo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to President Shitbiscuit:

“.. my popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours.”

— Bob Geiger (@bobgeiger.bsky.social) 2026-06-20T20:24:07.546Z