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politics22h ago
Giorgia Meloni’s problem from hell: Donald Trump
- Meloni defended the Pope after Trump criticized him, saying the Pope is the head of the Catholic Church and must be respected.
- Meloni’s stance aims to balance loyalty to Trump with Catholic voters before the 2027 election.
- Opposition leaders criticized Meloni for not taking a clear stance against Trump’s attacks on the Pope.
- Analyst Leo Goretti warned Meloni’s hedging may be hard to contain amid economic and political pressures.
- Trump’s Iran war critique and the Pope remain central to right-wing debate in Italy.
- Meloni’s government faces scrutiny as relations with Washington are tested by the Pope-trump dispute.
- Meloni sought to reset her premiership by distancing herself from Trump in a parliamentary speech.
- The unfolding clash highlighted Meloni’s balancing act between Trump and Italian public opinion.
- Veteran allies acknowledge the risk to Meloni’s political capital yet see limited immediate gains for Trump in Italy.
- Analysts say the Pope issue will test Meloni’s ability to maintain Catholic voter support.
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