Italian Prime Minister Meloni Responds to Trump's Attacks

On June 20, Meloni posted a response to Trump's attacks: "President Trump, these ongoing and baseless attacks are meaningless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly does not help it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you. My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy's national interests, which is exactly what I have always done. This is also my approach regarding the issue of American military bases in Italy. Their use is governed by agreements we have always adhered to, and as long as I am Prime Minister, these agreements cannot be violated. Italy remains a sovereign country. In any case, my popularity has nothing to do with you. I suggest you focus on your own popularity."