Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran

The New York Times | April 15, 2026, 10:47 a.m. | Original
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.
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