Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto dismissed claims that Trump's latest post would damage ties between the two NATO allies. He said, 'I did not have any reaction (to the post), the fundamental thing is to maintain relations with a key ally like the USA.' He added, 'People come and go but relationships remain.' Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also sought to calm the situation, saying he remained confident that the partnership between Rome and Washington would outlast political disputes. He said, 'I am sure that transatlantic relations go well beyond individual comments.' Meloni herself did not publicly respond to Trump's latest post. The feud between Trump and Meloni has been ongoing since the G7 summit, where Trump claimed Meloni had repeatedly asked him for a photograph and accused her of trying to repair relations with Washington for domestic political reasons after Italy declined to back US military action against Iran. Meloni strongly rejected those claims, saying, 'These constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless.' She also challenged Trump directly over his repeated criticism, saying, 'Being your friend certainly has not helped' her popularity. She added, 'I suggest you focus on yours.'