Meloni’s Eye-Roll at Macron Highlights Summit Tensions at G7

Jun 18, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni leans in as French President Emmanuel Macron whispers into her ear during a G7 roundtable meeting

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Right after Macron's comment, she responds with a dramatic eye roll that grabs global attention

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Photos and video clips of the moment spread like wildfire across social media platforms

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Commenters call it the “eye roll of the century” and joke about Meloni’s visible disdain

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Some see the gesture as a sign of deeper tensions among the world’s top leaders

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The moment occurred at the G7 summit in Canada, where leaders discussed global trade and Middle East security

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Despite the formality, Meloni’s unfiltered body language stood out over protocol

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