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Meloni denies clash with Trump: Relations with the US are not changing

2026-06-24 12:50:04Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Meloni denies clash with Trump: Relations with the US are not changing

"Foreign policy is not the Isle of Temptation," this was the phrase that Giorgia Meloni chose to quote, an expression that circulated on social media during the clash with Trump to emphasize a double point.

First: she does not feel weakened by that clash, on the contrary, she notes and emphasizes the enthusiasm that has been generated. Second: she can only reaffirm her friendship with the United States, beyond the memes on social media. So much so that the Prime Minister made public what she said during the Council of Ministers two days ago: the government will be present at the traditional reception at Villa Taverna.

"Tajani did well to cancel his mission to Washington to send a signal, but once the message has been conveyed, there is no need to go any further," she said.

On the stage of the Roman Aquarium, hosted by Il giorno della Verità, the Prime Minister arrives in a green suit, refusing to surrender to the journalists. “You’re trying to steal the show from the editor, aren’t you?” – and for a good half hour she answers questions that fill the political agenda: from upcoming summits to electoral law, from harsh retorts to her opponents (Matteo Renzi above all, mentioned at least three times) to a recent personal choice.

"I quit smoking on May 1. Was that a tough time already? It's not like I've had a quiet time since the beginning of the legislature. When you're going through a tough time, you can bring out all the bad things you have to do. You take them out and they go away. Smoking was a bad weakness of mine," the prime minister said.

The wounds of the American president's attacks are still fresh.

"I was really shocked. I have read different theories, but I cannot say if they are true. I do not intend to continue to fuel this debate. Our bilateral work with the United States must return to normal. A strong relationship between the United States and Europe is important and I will not change my mind. We will do our part to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," Meloni said.

On the European front, after claiming the emergence of a "Georgian majority" on the immigration measures that the EU would adopt from Rome, Meloni mentioned Thursday's bilateral meeting between France and Italy in Antibes.

She also announced another issue she intends to discuss with Macon.

"The Lebanese president has boldly expressed his willingness to negotiate directly with Israel. Italy can play an important role. I intend to discuss this with Macron on Thursday, in that area, Italy and France can work together." Among the most important issues on the file are cross-border cooperation, in defense, space, energy and transport," Meloni said.

Meanwhile, in Rome, the new electoral law will be brought to the floor on Friday.

"A reform that gives stability to those who get the most votes must be good for the left, which after the referendum told us it had already won by a large margin," Meloni said sarcastically.

"I can understand why they don't want the prime minister's recommendation. They don't know who to put in there. But for governance... Maybe they're aiming for a draw to govern despite losing? That would be dramatic," she added.

She then reiterates her desire to reach "the end of the legislature," including the completion of the "nuclear project" that "will allow us to be independent and competitive."

She praised her government's performance on jobs, taxes and exports.


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