Italian opposition leader defends Meloni from Trump

In an unprecedented moment in the Italian parliament, the leader of the opposition has delivered a strong rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent criticisms of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The opposition leader stated that no foreign head of state can show disrespect toward Italy and its government, directly addressing Trump. He emphasized that despite being political rivals, all Italian citizens must stand together in defense of national interest against external attacks. This marks a significant show of national unity in response to Trump's ongoing disparagement of Meloni over her refusal to support the U.S. war effort against Iran.