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The Italian Prime Minister believes that the strategic relationship between Rome and Washington is more important than the clash with Donald Trump.
For Giorgia Meloni, the case is considered closed. The Italian Prime Minister has asked her ministers to tone down their rhetoric, and the widespread boycott that was announced of the July 4th ceremony at the American Embassy is unlikely to materialize.
At Palazzo Chigi, the prevailing belief is that transatlantic relations, trade exchanges approaching 100 billion euros, as well as common interests in the field of security and key geopolitical issues, should have more weight than personal clashes between leaders.
Another concern is the possibility of retaliatory measures from Donald Trump. Palazzo Chigi admits that no one can predict the actions of the American president with certainty. Some express fear that there could be consequences for Italian products, from wine to olive oil. However, Meloni's associates say that she is convinced that there are some red lines that cannot be crossed and that she has made this clear to Trump.
Meloni has returned to Rome after the G7 summit, the European Council and five days abroad. She has not been seen in her office at Palazzo Chigi and is believed to be working from home, maintaining constant contact with staff on an issue that, according to those close to her, has disappointed her, but in which she remains fully convinced that she did the right thing.
"For respect for the truth, dignity, and duty I cover," is the argument she shared with her collaborators.
The Prime Minister's inner circle also praised the reaction of Democratic Party Secretary Elly Schlein. Meloni's associates say that Schlein "behaved like an institutional figure" and showed political maturity, just as she had done earlier when the Pope was the target of political attacks.
According to government sources, one of the reasons that prompted Meloni to respond to Trump for the second time in two days was his reference to her popularity in the polls. The Italian Prime Minister considers this claim untrue and argues that Trump's image in Italy is increasingly associated with instability, economic difficulties and the rising cost of living.
However, Palazzo Chigi emphasizes that Meloni did not ask for the clash. She reacted harshly because she considered it necessary, but people close to her believe that this will not cost her political support. On the contrary, according to them, it could strengthen the consensus in her favor.
The government is monitoring reactions on social media and public opinion perception. According to the prime minister's aides, Meloni has gained more attention, support and approval, not only in Italy but also abroad.
The government also believes that relations between Italy and the United States are much stronger than the clash between the two leaders. According to them, the political, economic, commercial, industrial and military ties between the two countries cannot be damaged by a personal conflict, no matter how strong or unusual.
For this very reason, the American ambassador was not summoned to the Italian Foreign Ministry. It was enough to cancel the economic forum that was planned to be held in Florida, a decision taken by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani immediately after the controversy erupted.
Meanwhile, a question continues to be asked in government circles: did Trump really read Meloni's first response? According to them, the US president did not respond to the substance of the Italian prime minister's accusations, including the claim that he was not telling the truth and the criticism that he was closer to autocrats than to European democracies./Corriere della Sera
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