Leave ‘Queen’ Meloni alone, Belgian defense minister warns Trump – POLITICO

BRUSSELS — Europe still needs the U.S. to defend the continent for up to another decade, so leaders should be careful not to alienate Donald Trump, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken told POLITICO.

But Francken made clear there are limits — especially when it comes to Trump's recent attacks on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

“Of course we need him as an ally, but don't touch Meloni. She's the queen of center-right in Europe. She's the alpha. Leave her alone,” the Flemish nationalist minister said.