Donald Trump shared a photo on Truth Social featuring himself with Giorgia Meloni, captioned with the words “Needs a restraining order.” In American legal terms, a restraining order is issued by a court to prevent a person from contacting another, often used in cases of harassment or stalking.
*Trump’s mocking post about Giorgia Meloni. Source: TruthSocial/@realDonaldTrump*
This statement has been widely interpreted as a jab at the Italian Prime Minister. The post came shortly before the NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Ankara, where both leaders are expected to attend.
## Italian Government Chooses to Stay Silent
According to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, citing government sources, the Italian administration has chosen not to publicly respond to the provocation. Giorgia Meloni and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reportedly discussed their strategy late into the night, deciding to dismiss what they perceive as an unjustified personal attack.
In contrast, several Italian political figures have publicly expressed their support for Meloni. Carlo Calenda, leader of the Azione party, harshly criticized Trump on social media, calling his comments unacceptable and voicing his solidarity with the Italian Prime Minister.
## Strain in Trump-Meloni Relations
Euronews reports that tensions between Trump and Meloni have intensified since the spring, mainly due to differing stances on Middle Eastern conflicts and Iran. The relationship has also been strained by Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV and disagreements over certain U.S. demands within NATO.
A turning point occurred on June 19, when Trump claimed in an interview that Meloni had “begged” him for a photo during the G7 summit, which he agreed to “out of pity.” Meloni dismissed these claims as “completely fabricated,” asserting that “neither I nor Italy beg.” The incident reportedly led to diplomatic repercussions, including the cancellation of a planned U.S. visit by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
## Renewed Criticism of NATO
The post about Giorgia Meloni follows closely on the heels of Trump’s fresh criticisms of NATO. On Truth Social, the former U.S. President argued that the relationship between America and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is “one-sided,” with the United States bearing a disproportionate share of military expenses. To support his point, Trump shared a chart displaying financial contributions from major member states over recent years, claiming the U.S. has invested far more than its European allies. This unfolds against a backdrop of ongoing disagreements between Washington and several European allies regarding security policies and the distribution of responsibilities within NATO.
Împotriva articolelor redacției noastre, persoanele nemulțumite pot formula Contestație în termen de 10 zile de la publicarea articolului, la judecătoria Orășenească nr. 1 München Bayern Deutschland, in conformitate cu Legea federală Germană. Considerăm că nu se pot formula acțiuni la instanțele din România deoarece nici o persoană care activează în trustul nostru nu poate fi extrasă de sub jurisdicția federală germană. Considerăm că redacția noastră nu răspunde în fața autorităților din România ci doar celor federale sau civile germane. deoarece legea română nu are efecte de extraneitate asupra redacției chiar dacă subiectul știrilor face obiectul unor evenimente sau persoane din România și sunt scrise în limba română. Limba română nu este izvor de extraneitate a legii.
