Italy’s Prime Minister Appears Amused, Then Turns on Trump in Viral Clip

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has caught significant attention, overshadowing Donald Trump without saying a single word. She attended a gathering of European leaders at the White House on August 18 to deliberate on the trajectory of peace negotiations.Video snippets from the diplomatic meeting have gone viral, showcasing Meloni's varied facial expressions. Trump complimented her, referring to her as “Karoline Leavitt of Italy,” while commenting on the instability of Italy's past administrations. "They don't last very long. You've lasted a long time. You could be there a long time," Trump noted about her tenure starting in 2022. Meloni smiled, initially playful, yet her demeanor shifted when Trump focused elsewhere, displaying an eye roll that sparked mixed reactions online.Some observers labeled her eye roll as a sign of mockery towards the former President, while others interpreted it as a playful flirtation. Amid varying interpretations, Meloni's expressions have cemented her intriguing presence in international politics, with Trump praising her as a “fantastic woman” shortly before his 2025 inauguration.