Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly responded to US President Donald Trump's criticisms regarding her popularity and actions. Trump claimed Meloni's popularity was low and accused her of repeatedly seeking a photo opportunity at the G7 summit. He also alleged she was not supporting US efforts against Iran's nuclear program and had caused logistical issues by restricting the use of Italian air facilities for US operations. Meloni, in an Instagram statement, dismissed Trump's "unprovoked attacks" as "senseless," stating her popularity is not dependent on her relationship with him and advised him to focus on his own popularity. She also asserted that the use of Italian bases is governed by existing agreements that she will uphold.

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Meloni stated that the use of Italian bases for US military operations is governed by agreements that have always been respected.

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Meloni told Trump to 'focus on your own popularity'.

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Giorgia Meloni stated that Trump's 'constant, unprovoked attacks' are 'senseless'.

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Donald Trump accused Meloni of not supporting US efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Donald Trump claimed Giorgia Meloni is 'doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity'.

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Italy's Giorgia Meloni has again hit back at US President Donald Trump on social media after he questioned her political popularity and repeated his claim that she asked "over and over" for a photo together.Trump said on Saturday that the prime minister was "doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity".He also accused her of not supporting US efforts to prevent Iran "from obtaining or developing a nuclear weapon".In a statement on Instagram, Meloni said Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks" were "senseless"."As for my popularity, being your friend has certainly not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you," said Meloni."My popularity is none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours," she added.Earlier on Saturday, Trump also said Meloni had caused "a great logistical inconvenience" by barring the US from using Italian air facilities for American military operations in Iran.But the Italian leader said the use of Italian bases "is government by agreements that we have always respected, and that cannot be violated as long as I am prime minister".

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