Italy PM Meloni freaked out over Trump possible pullout of troops from her country

[22lcidw]

She's got a purty mouth.

Far Right in Europe isn't the same as in the US. In the US, it's more fascist than Italy's Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy).

Like most European leaders, she understood that Trump's war in Iran was going to severely limit the flow of oil out of the ME leaving Europe vulnerable to Russian supply.

Italy: crude oil imports by country 2023| Statista

In 2023, Azerbaijan exported roughly 11 million tons of crude oil to Italy, establishing itself as the major crude oil supplier for the country.

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Oil import volume from Russia by region 2021| Statista

Russia exported the largest volume of crude oil to China, at *** million barrels per day in 2021.

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Giorgia Meloni: Neo-fascist or far right? Why Italian PM's tenure raises questions among political experts​

She is attractive.

 

[theHawk]

So why would she not grant us airspace

It was an overblown issue, they normally don’t allow combat missions straight out of Italy bases.

 

[Marener]

https://www.reuters.com/world/meloni-says-she-would-not-back-us-troop-withdrawal-italy-2026-05-04/

What a dumb bit@h

When trump wanted permission for US jets to fly over Italy on bombing missions to Iran she flatly refused

What did she expect would happen?

Nothing has happened.

 

[Mac-7]

Kind of the same thing with Germany. Hey, you don't have to be a Trump ass licker but when you go out of your way to attack Trump then you should expect repercussions.

I dont want to pull out of NATO but I’m tired of taking shit from the Euros

 

[Mac-7]

Nothing has happened.

Right

Just the mere suggestion if removing US troops has the Euros in a tizzy

 

[Rawley]

https://www.reuters.com/world/meloni-says-she-would-not-back-us-troop-withdrawal-italy-2026-05-04/

What a dumb bit@h

When trump wanted permission for US jets to fly over Italy on bombing missions to Iran she flatly refused

What did she expect would happen?

Maybe she should have thought about that before.

 

[Mac-7]

Maybe she should have thought about that before.

I cant imagine what she was thinking

 

[Independent thinker]

I dont want to pull out of NATO but I’m tired of taking shit from the Euros

Same here. I don't think Trump wants to pull out of NATO either but he's tired of taking shit from Europe.

 

[Rawley]

I cant imagine what she was thinking

The Euros obviously trend toward the socialist side and their media had taught them to hate Trump. She's just pleasing her base.

 

[Rawley]

Same here. I don't think Trump wants to pull out of NATO either but he's tired of taking shit from Europe.

He won't pull out. But the days of a free lunch on the US are over, for good.

 

[Independent thinker]

He won't pull out. But the days of a free lunch on the US are over, for good.

Well, until democrats get back in power. Then the free lunch will probably resume and they would turn it into a buffet.

 

[Mac-7]

The Euros obviously trend toward the socialist side and their media had taught them to hate Trump. She's just pleasing her base.

She is juggling a lot of plates

Too many muslims in Italy that could turn violent

But europe did a lot of business with the mullahs in Iran

 

[Doc7505]

https://www.reuters.com/world/meloni-says-she-would-not-back-us-troop-withdrawal-italy-2026-05-04/

What a dumb bit@h

When trump wanted permission for US jets to fly over Italy on bombing missions to Iran she flatly refused

What did she expect would happen?

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Unfortunately, NATO participant have their noses out of joint because Trump forced them to up their percentage of GDP toward their own defense .
As it is Russia could probably steam roll across Europe if it weren't for the USA.
Britain, France, Germany and Italy admit lacking a military, munitions or the materiel to defend themselves.
NATO has identified these deficiencies and is working on plans to address them, but achieving adequate defense readiness will require substantial investment and time. Something they all have failed to do.




Source:

How would Europe defend itself? - Defense Priorities

Key points Achieving greater European defensive autonomy is unlikely to be quick or easy. While there are alternatives, adapting NATO […]

www.defensepriorities.org

 

[Doc7505]

We should pull most all of our troops out of Europe.

Don't forget the logistics and material. Unlike Biden or his toy soldiers Milley and Austin, Trump and Hegseth would not leave it all behind.

 

[eagle1462010]

The Free Ride is over

The U.S. does not pay direct rent to Italy for military bases, but rather spends billions on construction, operations, and personnel. Since the Cold War, the U.S. has invested over $2 billion in construction alone for Italian bases, such as in Naples and Aviano, which serve as key logistical hubs for operations in the Mediterranean, Africa, and the Middle East. [1, 2]
Key Financial Details:

• Construction Spending: The Pentagon has spent over $2 billion on construction to turn Italy into a, or even the, primary center of U.S. military power in Europe.
• Operating Costs: The U.S. funds all maintenance, personnel, and operational costs for over 13,000 troops and 16,000 family members.
• Indirect Costs: Estimates suggest an additional €500 million (approx. $540M) in indirect costs are associated with U.S. bases in Italy.
• Host Nation Support: Italy often provides land rent-free, while the U.S. funds infrastructure and operations.

 

[eagle1462010]

<~~~~~~~~~~>
Unfortunately, NATO participant have their noses out of joint because Trump forced them to up their percentage of GDP toward their own defense .
As it is Russia could probably steam roll across Europe if it weren't for the USA.
Britain, France, Germany and Italy admit lacking a military, munitions or the materiel to defend themselves.
NATO has identified these deficiencies and is working on plans to address them, but achieving adequate defense readiness will require substantial investment and time. Something they all have failed to do.




Source:

How would Europe defend itself? - Defense Priorities

Key points Achieving greater European defensive autonomy is unlikely to be quick or easy. While there are alternatives, adapting NATO […]

www.defensepriorities.org

About Time

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

What makes her think anyone gives a shit if she supports US troops leaving Italy?...lol

 

[The Duke]

It was an overblown issue, they normally don’t allow combat missions straight out of Italy bases.

Well, that's too bad.

 

[Mac-7]

<~~~~~~~~~~>
Unfortunately, NATO participant have their noses out of joint because Trump forced them to up their percentage of GDP toward their own defense .
As it is Russia could probably steam roll across Europe if it weren't for the USA.
Britain, France, Germany and Italy admit lacking a military, munitions or the materiel to defend themselves.
NATO has identified these deficiencies and is working on plans to address them, but achieving adequate defense readiness will require substantial investment and time. Something they all have failed to do.




Source:

How would Europe defend itself? - Defense Priorities

Key points Achieving greater European defensive autonomy is unlikely to be quick or easy. While there are alternatives, adapting NATO […]

www.defensepriorities.org

I’m sure they will give it plenty of lip service and hope that trump is not president when the sh/t hits the fan

 

[The Duke]

What makes her think anyone gives a shit if she supports US troops leaving Italy?...lol

IMO, if she doesn't want to help us, what good is she?
The call came, and she turned us down. There's no going back from there.
Mr. Marco ain't playin' no games. Good on him for how he is, too.
Mufugger has balls the size of grapefruits.
Next up: ¡Cuba Libre!
And he's in charge. Oh yeah, his daddy would be so proud.
Marco's a great American.