Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s animated behavior during a press conference at the NATO Summit in The Hague triggered a storm of speculation. Viral videos showing her bulging eyes, sniffing, and lip-licking led to rumors about her health and alleged drug use. While critics pointed fingers, others defended her gestures as typically expressive. The scrutiny overshadowed the summit’s high-stakes debates on Ukraine, Gaza, and NATO defense budgets. With no verified evidence supporting the wild claims, the controversy illustrates how digital clips often eclipse actual diplomacy in today’s hyperconnected world.
