Trump's praise for Meloni: "Always tries to help". PD in an uproar: "Italians must know the truth"

Controversy and political clash in Italy following the statements made by United States President Donald Trump reported by Corriere della Sera. "I love Italy, I think it is a great leader (referring to Giorgia Meloni, ed.) always tries to help, she is a great leader and she is my friend", in short, during a phone conversation with Corriere della Sera, the President of the United States Donald Trump states, responding to a question about Italy's potential involvement and possible assistance in the United States and Israel's war in Iran.

The reaction from the Democratic Party was swift. "In the context of an illegal war, which has inflamed the Middle East and unleashed chaos in the Mediterranean, this is a serious and disturbing statement. Italy must work to stop a war that goes against our principles and interests, not to 'try to help'. Can the Government clearly deny these statements by Donald Trump? Italians have the right to know the truth," stated Peppe Provenzano, head of Foreign Affairs in the Democratic Party's secretariat.