Independent iconIndependentJul 2, 2026

Trump tried to humiliate Italy’s far-right leader. Instead, he helped to unite Europe against him

President Donald Trump's attacks on Italy's premier have had an unintended consequence

Trump tried to humiliate Italy’s far-right leader. Instead, he helped to unite Europe against him

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