April 15, 2026
Trump Loses Last Friend In Europe. No, Not Orbán. Meloni.
He lost Orbán a whole three days ago! Get with it.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling her "unacceptable" for defending the Pope and questioning her stance on Iran.
- Meloni stated that Trump's remarks about the Pope were unacceptable and emphasized the Pope's role in calling for peace.
- Italy announced it would not renew its defense agreement with Israel and refused US base usage for operations targeting Iran.
- The article suggests Italy, like other European nations, is distancing itself from Trump's policies and aligning with a values-based worldview promoted by the Pope.
- The author draws a parallel between Pope John Paul II's influence in ending communism in Poland and the potential impact of Pope Francis on challenging authoritarianism.