The day began with Trump's threat to withdraw US troops from Italy, accusing it of not aiding in the Iran conflict, a story that dominated morning headlines across outlets. By late morning, May Day rallies for dignified work turned violent in Turin, with clashes between autonomous groups and police using water cannons, overshadowing union events. In the afternoon, Trump escalated trade tensions by announcing 25% tariffs on EU auto imports, drawing condemnation from Brussels. The Flotilla story persisted with two activists taken to Israel, while the Sinner-Fils tennis match provided a sports interlude. The day concluded with a controversy over Delia's altered lyrics of 'Bella ciao' at the Rome concert.