Meloni and Trump just tag-teamed a reporter who accused Trump of calling Europeans “parasites”—and nuked the narrative before it could take root

Meloni and Trump just tag-teamed a reporter who accused Trump of calling Europeans “parasites”—and nuked the narrative before it could take root.

It was a masterclass in shutting down media spin in real time.

During their Oval Office meeting, a reporter launched the gotcha attempt:

“Are you sure about the definition of parasite? Would say that again? That Europeans are parasites?”

Meloni saw the setup instantly—and shut it down:

“He’s never said that.”

Trump leaned toward her to clarify the question:

“Have you ever said that Europeans are parasites? Have you said it?”

Then turned to the reporter with zero hesitation:

“No. I haven’t said—I don’t know what—I don’t even know what you’re talking about actually.”

Meloni backed him up again:

“He didn’t say it.”

The reporter tried to keep fishing—but Trump wasn’t having it.

“Go ahead. No, no. Wait. Wait.”

“Next! Next.”

Game over.

One of the cleanest and fastest takedowns of a fake media narrative we’ve seen in years.

EPIC: Meloni and Trump just tag-teamed a reporter who accused Trump of calling Europeans “parasites”—and nuked the narrative before it could take root.

It was a masterclass in shutting down media spin in real time.

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— The Vigilant Fox ???? (@VigilantFox)April 17, 2025

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