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Meloni also managed to organise a trilateral meeting in Rome with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the US vice-president, J.D. Vance. Following the meting, Vance called Meloni a “bridge” between the two sides of the Atlantic.
Rubio led a White House briefing with pointed remarks on Iran before traveling to Italy for meetings with Pope Leo and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio showed his support for NATO, the pope and Italy on his trip to the country, but said Trump may continue verbal attacks.
With an eye on elections in 2027, Italy’s far-right PM appears to be making a tactful pivot away from US president
U.S. Secretary of State heads to Rome Thursday to meet with Leo XIV and Meloni as relations remain strained in the wake of harsh words over the war in Iran
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday she would not support any decision by President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Italy.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a diplomatic visit to Italy, discussing the Iran conflict and transatlantic relations with Italian leaders amidst ongoing tensions.