Trump's harsh words to Meloni: I thought you were brave, I was mistaken.

Trump's harsh words to Meloni: I thought you were brave, I was mistaken.

14.04.2026 23:27

U.S. President Donald Trump harshly criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her stance on Iran policy and the Strait of Hormuz, while arguing that Europe has not provided sufficient support to the U.S. in the areas of energy and security. In his remarks, Trump targeted Europe over its immigration policies and questioned NATO's role, reigniting debates about international balances.

Trump argued that Europe's failure to support the U.S. regarding the security of the Strait of Hormuz poses a risk to global balances.

CRITICISM OVER IMMIGRATION POLICIES 

Trump also targeted Italy's immigration policies. Citing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as an example, Trump asserted that Orbán is more decisive on immigration, stating, "He did not allow people to come and ruin his country as Italy did."

REACTION TO NATO AND THE POPE 

Trump stated that NATO did not support the U.S. on the Iran issue, using the expression, "NATO is a paper tiger." Additionally, Trump criticized the spiritual leader of Catholics, Pope Leo XIV, targeting the Pope's anti-war statements.

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