Meloni's spat with Trump is calculated strategy to boost her approval ratings: expert (opens original article in a new tab)

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's public conflict with Donald Trump is analyzed as a strategic move to improve her approval ratings, with experts suggesting the dispute could enhance her political standing and European solidarity.

• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's feud with Donald Trump is described as a calculated political strategy to boost her domestic approval ratings
• Analysts suggest Meloni faces little downside in confronting Trump, especially with Italy's 2027 general election approaching
• Meloni rejected Trump's claims of begging for a photo, stating she never sought favor with the U.S.