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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s eye roll at the NATO summit has sparked controversy and memes online after Joe Biden’s late arrival. Meloni, along with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, appeared visibly upset as they waited for Biden and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg to kick off the event. The incident caught on camera showed Meloni rolling her eyes and gesturing to an imaginary watch, signaling impatience. Netizens later used her eye roll video to mock Biden on social media platforms. The right-wing Meloni’s reaction highlighted the political differences between her and the left-wing leaders at the summit.
The delay in Biden’s arrival led to an awkward moment as he greeted Meloni, where she appeared uncomfortable with his attempted cheek peck. The President’s verbal slip-ups during the summit, confusing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with President Putin and mixing up Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s names, added to the controversy. Despite correcting himself later, these gaffes raised concerns about Biden’s age and fitness for re-election, sparking debates online.
Meloni’s frustration at the event, coupled with Biden’s late appearance and verbal flubs, has dominated headlines post the NATO summit. The Italian PM’s eye roll, caught on camera, quickly went viral, with many viewers sympathizing with her visible impatience. The incident once again reignited discussions about the protocol and respect among world leaders at high-stakes events like the NATO summit. Biden’s delays and mix-ups added fuel to the fire, raising questions about his ability to fulfill his presidential duties effectively in the eyes of the public.
