Italy’s Meloni let Trump’s jibes slide for so long. Now, she’s hitting back (opens original article in a new tab)

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly criticized Donald Trump, marking a shift from her previous tolerance of his remarks, as she accused him of dishonesty and warned him about his low popularity ahead of the US midterms.

• Italy's Meloni responded to Trump's provocations after previously letting his jibes slide
• She accused Trump of lying and pandering to enemies while ignoring his friends
• Meloni's actions contrast with other G7 leaders who have not publicly challenged Trump