“became a little bad because she refused to help us”
— Donald Trump, President
✦ Summary · July 8, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote
At a NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump criticized European allies for failing to support U.S. military operations in Iran, accusing them of not providing airspace or bases. He singled out Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying their relationship had soured because she declined to assist with the Iran campaign, though he called her "a nice person." The remarks came as NATO sought to showcase European defense spending increases and as Trump revived tensions over Greenland and launched new strikes on Iran, challenging a fragile ceasefire. The dispute underscores broader strains over burden-sharing within the alliance.
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- crookwellgazette.com.au ↗︎08 JUL 2026