U.S. President Trump posted on social media on June 20 saying Italian Prime Minister Meloni refused to support the U.S. in preventing Iran from obtaining or developing nuclear weapons and declined U.S. use of Italian airfields and runways, causing significant logistical inconvenience despite the billions the U.S. spends annually to defend Italy and other NATO allies.

2026-06-21

U.S. President Trump posted on social media on June 20 saying Italian Prime Minister Meloni refused to support the U.S. in preventing Iran from obtaining or developing nuclear weapons and declined U.S. use of Italian airfields and runways, causing significant logistical inconvenience despite the billions the U.S. spends annually to defend Italy and other NATO allies.