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Trump Criticizes Italian PM Amid Falling Approval Ratings

4/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump clashed with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she backed the Pope's criticism of the Iran war, calling her actions 'unacceptable' and criticizing her for not reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
CNN's political analyst Harry Enten reports that Trump's net approval among non-college-educated whites has fallen by 34 points.
The decline raises concerns about Trump's influence as the Iran issue divides his base.

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U.S. President Donald Trump clashed with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after she backed the Pope's criticism of the Iran war, calling her actions 'unacceptable' and criticizing her for not reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
CNN's political analyst Harry Enten reports that Trump's net approval among non-college-educated whites has fallen by 34 points.
The decline raises concerns about Trump's influence as the Iran issue divides his base.