Meloni calls Trump’s attacks ‘senseless’ and says she will ‘defend Italy’s national interest’

Progressive-leaning outlets emphasized Trump's mocking and inappropriate behavior toward an ally, highlighting Meloni's strong response and framing the incident as a troubling deterioration in a previously cooperative relationship.

Centrist outlets reported the diplomatic dispute more factually, presenting both Trump's claims and Meloni's denials with a focus on the concrete diplomatic consequences, particularly the cancelled visit.