After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy’s Meloni over lack of support for Iran war - AP News
Trump criticized Meloni after she condemned his remarks about the pope and declined to support the Iran war.
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Published Apr 16, 2026
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The article reports that President Donald Trump criticized Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni after she condemned his remarks about the pope and declined to support the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Analysts quoted in the article say the dispute may help Meloni politically, while warning that higher energy costs remain a major challenge for her government.
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U.S. president who criticized Meloni over Italy’s position on the Iran war
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ALSO MENTIONED Giorgia Meloni, Italian premier whose relationship with Trump is the focus of the article; Adolfo Urso, Italian cabinet minister who commented on U.S.-Italy relations
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