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

[demmiblue]

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

[Skittles]

1. who to believe, PM Meloni or a known liar and creep

[Deuxcents]

2. TSF always stirring up 💩 but Miss Meloni is not having it. If he thought she'd cower, he's wrong again.

The president of Mexico stood up to him and now the PM of Italy. Love that the women are hitting back

[JBTaurus83]

3. I'm glad she's not taking his shit

So many on the foreign stage have kissed his ass. This will make her popular.

[Skittles]

4. correct

I truly appreciate her

[calimary]

10. And it will raise her stature, internationally,

while his is already on the wane.

Remember, this is his SECOND complete four-year term. That’s all he’s entitled to. He may try to convince the weak-willed or uninformed otherwise. But THIS is what and how it IS.

[peppertree]

5. About the only one Needy Amin has left, is that little Chucky doll in Argentina

Of course, though - it's the least Milei could do, after that $20 billion bailout.

[BidenRocks]

6. He is a Stalker!

Remember the debate with Hillary?
Creepy fuck!

[fujiyamasan]

7. One of the few conservative leaders in Europe

She’s a doing a better job pushing back than most male leaders. I’m thinking Starmer and that useless NATO leader Rutte.

[oasis]

8. Obama got along with all leaders except Putin.

Trump is the opposite, but Putin is playing him.

[MustLoveBeagles]

9. This is hilarious

You'd think they'd be besties but no. He had to open his big mouth and lie. I hate her political views but admire her for sticking up for herself. More world leaders need to follow this example.

[JBTaurus83]

11. She's an asshole

But more commendable than our Republicans.