16 APR 2026
United States

Trump threatens to abandon Italy

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 21:22 UTC · 5 sources

President Donald Trump has escalated his public feud with Italy, declaring in a statement this afternoon that the US will not support the European ally. Trump said, 'Italy wasn’t there for us, we won’t be there for them!' This action amplifies his previous anger, which he expressed by sharing a two-week-old Guardian article on social media. The remarks signal a further deterioration in transatlantic relations under the current administration.

Updates
2h ago@clashreport

The incoming message includes media content attached to Trump's social media post about Italy.

2h agoGeopolitics Watch

The message is a direct quote from Trump's Truth Social post, confirming the original report.

1h agoDD Geopolitics

Trump shared a two-week-old Guardian article to amplify his anger and threats against Italy.

1h ago@Osinttechnical

Trump made a direct public statement this afternoon, declaring 'Italy wasn’t there for us, we won’t be there for them!'

Sources
TW@Worldsource24view2h ago
TW@clashreportview2h ago
TGGeopolitics Watchview2h ago
TGDD Geopoliticsview1h ago
TW@Osinttechnicalview1h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 21:22 UTC · First reported: 2h ago