April 14, 2026
Trump Torches Italy’s Meloni for Her Defense of Pope Leo XIV and Stance on Iran War
Meloni lacks courage, says Trump. The post Trump Torches Italy’s Meloni for Her Defense of Pope Leo XIV and Stance on Iran War appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling her "very different from what I thought" and accusing her of lacking courage.
- Trump expressed shock that Meloni's government is not helping to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, which he claims is blocked by Iran.
- He accused Meloni of expecting the US to handle the situation in the Middle East alone.
- Trump dismissed Meloni's criticism of his comments on Pope Leo XIV, stating that she does not care if Iran obtains nuclear weapons, which he believes could threaten Italy.
- Trump suggested that Italy, which he claims has the highest energy costs globally, is not willing to fight for the Strait of Hormuz and depends on him to keep it open.