A sharp eye roll by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is dominating online chatter after she was caught reacting to French President Emmanuel Macron during the G7 roundtable in Alberta, Canada, on Monday. The moment occurred as world leaders including US President Donald Trump, gathered to discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East.
As Macron leaned in to whisper something into Meloni’s ear, carefully shielding his mouth, Meloni visibly rolled her eyes and leaned back with a look of clear disapproval. The gesture, subtle to some but loud to the internet, quickly ignited widespread reactions.
‘Eye Roll of the Century’ Takes Over Social Media
Clips of the interaction rapidly went viral, with users labeling it the “eye roll of the century.” One user on X wrote, “Georgia Meloni ROLLS HER EYES at France’s President Emmanuel Macron. The G7 is off to such a good start. Meloni is awesome, she can’t hide her distain for the globalist elite.”
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Another echoed the sentiment: “Meloni with the eye roll of the century. She’s torn Macron apart in previous speeches so this isn’t a shock.”
While Macron’s words remain a mystery, that didn’t stop the internet from speculating. “What do you think Macron whispered to Meloni at the G7? Macron is a bit of a gossiper,” one user joked, while another added, “C’mon spill the tea. What did you tell Meloni to evoke that priceless eye roll?”
A playful suggestion even proposed, “Giorgia Meloni should be declared as the President of UNERC, United Nations Eye Roll Committee.”
Diplomatic Humor Amid Global Tensions
Despite the light-hearted viral moment, the summit itself focused on weighty issues. G7 leaders issued a unified call for de-escalation in the Middle East, where Israel and Iran continue to exchange missiles and drones amid rising hostilities.
In their joint statement, the leaders expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself, while emphasizing the need for peace. “We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel,” the statement read.
The document also pointed a finger at Tehran, declaring, “Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror.”