Leaders from Italy, Germany, the UK, and other nations gathered to discuss a potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Trump, having recently met with Vladimir Putin without reaching an agreement, hosted the session to plan next steps.

Eye Rolls During Discussions

During the meeting, Meloni was caught rolling her eyes while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed the importance of a ceasefire. Observers noted that she rolled her eyes several times as both Merz and Trump spoke.

A clip of the interaction went viral, showing NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Merz, Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and French President Emmanuel Macron discussing Ukraine.

While Merz and Macron publicly pushed Trump to secure a ceasefire, the German chancellor emphasized:
“Let’s try and put pressure on Russia, because the credibility of these efforts depends on at least a ceasefire at the start of serious negotiations.”

As he spoke, Meloni’s eye roll did not go unnoticed.

Reaction to Trump’s Joke

Meloni rolled her eyes again when Trump made a joke about Italian governments:
“Italy has had 68 administrations since World W*r II. You’ve lasted a long time; you’re going to be there a long time.”

Although she laughed and nodded while Trump spoke, cameras caught her rolling her eyes once his attention shifted elsewhere.

A Telling Moment

Whether playful or pointed, Meloni’s eye roll offered a glimpse into the dynamics at the White House meeting. The clip highlights the subtle ways world leaders express skepticism, amusement, or frustration during tense discussions.