Meloni's Viral Eye-Roll Was Aimed At Trump? G7 Summit Moment Explodes Online

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/ Jun 18, 2025, 10:15PM IST
Who was at the receiving end of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's eye-roll at G7 Summit? Internet is convinced that U.S. President Donald Trump made Meloni give the sarcastic glance. Meloni and French president Emmanuel Macron shared a 'secret' whisper at the summit in Canada. The two European leaders were caught sharing a telling glance while seated across Trump. As Trump sat opposite both, Meloni was filmed rolling eyes in response to something Macron told her. Watch-

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