Meloni did not respond personally.
She was targeted by Trump last month after the G7 summit, where he said that she had “begged” him for a photo opportunity and that he only agreed because he “felt sorry for her”.
He also accused Meloni of trying to repair relations with Washington for domestic political reasons after Italy failed to support US action against Iran.
At the time, Meloni said: “These constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless.”
Instead of commenting on her popularity, she said: “I suggest you focus on yours.”
She added that “Being your friend has not helped” her popularity.
Far-right leader Meloni had positioned herself as a European leader able to mediate between Europe and Trump but has increasingly distanced herself from him.
Trump has been highly critical of European Nato countries ahead of this week’s meeting in Ankara of the 32-country alliance.
– AFP