Trump Praises Meloni as Schlein Attacks Italy's Government

In October 2026, US President Donald Trump said his relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is "very good" and that he has "always liked her." Separately, opposition politician Elly Schlein told Meloni her government had failed and she should go home, and said she would give Meloni at least ten real criticisms after Meloni asked for one. Schlein also said her party, the PD, is the largest party and that "one does not equal one."