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Once a vocal Trump supporter, Meloni is now asking him to 'focus' on ... The G7 Summit this year became the starting point of a feud that has now caught the world's attention -- a Donald Trump vs Giorgia Meloni war of words. A commentary on a photo op has now turned into a public spat between two powerful world leaders. Tensions between the United States and Italy escalated sharply, to the point that the Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani reportedly cancelled his visit to the US, scheduled for June 21 and 22. He said that Trump's remarks had offended the "whole of Italy". Let's break down the entire row and take a look at the tiff: US President Donald Trump, once a close ally of Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, told an Italian channel that she "begged" him to take a photo with her at the G7 Summit in France last week. "She begged me to take a picture with her. She wanted apicture with me so badly. I wouldn't have taken it, but I felt sorry for her," Trump reportedly told La7 channel in a brief interview. The channel did not release the original audio; it only released a dubbed version, Reuters reported. After the channel's journalist asked Trump about Meloni, he f…

Italy's Meloni seeks to avoid escalation after Trump revives personal feud <p>Italy will not respond further to US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, ministers said, pledging to protect bilateral ties that have come under strain in recent weeks after the two leaders traded accusations.</p> <p>Meloni was once seen as a <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1870444">close ally of Trump</a>, but the relationship faltered last month when he told Italian TV channel <em>La7</em> that she had “begged” him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit in France.</p> <p>She <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2009521">denied the claim</a> and accused him of fabricating the story.</p> <p>With the two leaders due to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) summit in Ankara on Tuesday and Wednesday, Trump appeared to reignite the dispute when he posted on Truth Social a picture of Meloni looking up at him with the caption “RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED”.</p> <figure class='media w-full sm:w-full media-- ' data-original-src='https://i.dawn.com/large/2026/07/07164540ad2ec88.webp'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.dawn.com/large…

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Trump and Meloni trade barbs as tensions flare over Iran and NATO https://www.byteseu.com/2125508/ President Donald Trump doubled down on his public dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a photograph at the G7 summit in France. “She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of …

Trump's patronising behaviour towards the PM of Italy, Georgia Meloni, at the G7 summit in Evian, France, have caused a severe rift between the USA and Italy and now the south European countrie's foreign minister of Italy cancelles his journey to America in support of Meloni youtu.be/D4Cap_3vFuU?...

Trump-Giorgia Meloni war: 5 things to know as G7 photo feud escalates, ‘My popularity depends on…’ US President Donald Trump and Italian PM Meloni clashed over foreign policy, with Trump suggesting Meloni's popularity suffered from her anti-US stance.

Meloni Hits Back At Trump's 'Popularity' Remarks, Calls Them 'Constant ... By Vaidika Thapa Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:25 PM (IST) Source: JND Related Articles Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday strongly responded to US President Donald Trump’s recent criticisms, calling them “constant, unprovoked attacks.” The remarks come after Trump alleged that Meloni “begged” for a photo-op and questioned her political standing and foreign policy decisions. Meloni rejects Trump’s remarks In a post on Instagram, Meloni rejected Trump’s claims about her domestic popularity and said her support in Italy does not depend on her relationship with the US President. “President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you. My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy's national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done,” she wrote. Meloni also addressed Trump’s comments on American military bases in Italy, saying their use is governed by long-standing agreements that Italy has always respected. “That is also what I did regarding the American militar…

Trump has escalated his public spat with Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, complaining she “just wasn’t there for us” as he sought to justify a bizarre post suggesting that she needed a restraining order. When asked why he posted this image from the last summit Trump said, “I don’t know.”

Meloni hits back at Trump's 'senseless' comments as their row ... Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denounced United States President Donald Trump, saying his “constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless” after he escalated a diplomatic row by accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him. The clash has opened an unusually personal rift between Trump and one of Europe’s most prominent right-wing leaders, who had sought to cast herself as a bridge between Washington and the continent after Trump’s return to power. Trump had initially told Italian broadcaster La7 that Meloni “begged” him for a picture at this week’s G7 summit in France, saying he agreed only because he “felt sorry for her”. Meloni angrily denied the claim, calling it “made up”, but Trump doubled down in a post on Truth Social, saying Meloni had asked “over and over” for a photograph during the summit. He also accused her of trying to repair relations with Washington for domestic political reasons after Italy failed to support US action against Iran. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Trump wrote: “Now, after the United States defeated Iran militarily, she wants to…

Trump deepens the dustup with Italy’s Meloni, who says his ‘unprovoked attacks are senseless’ <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked &#8220;over and over&#8221; for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he said was Italy&#8217;s lack of cooperation during the Iran war.</p>

Trump Says Giorgia Meloni Refused Iran Help, Sour Relationship at Ankara NATO Summit: 12 Sources (Western Mainstream: 7) | NewsCord https://www.europesays.com/people/143455/ Trump said his relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “si è inasprito” because she “si è rifiutata…

President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked “over and over” for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he said was Italy’s lack of cooperation during the Iran war.

Italy Slams NATO Chief's Comments on Iran War Flights Italy on Wednesday criticized comments by NATO chief Mark Rutte on the politically sensitive issue of US forces using bases in Italy during the Iran war. Responding to President Donald Trump's criticism of NATO allies for not supporting the US, Rutte told Fox News that Europe was in fact a "platform of power projection for the United States". "Five hundred US planes took off from US bases in Italy to support (Operation) Epic Fury. So this is massive," Rutte told the network ahead of an expected meeting with Trump. He said there were between 4,000 to 5,000 sorties by US planes from European bases during the conflict. Italy's defense ministry in a statement said Rutte's words gave "a completely misleading message by confusing the type of flights that were authorized". It said Italy had allowed only "technical and logistical, non-kinetic" US flights during Epic Fury under existing agreements with the United States. "On the occasions when a request was put forward that fell outside this scope, as is well known, Italy did not grant authorization," the statement said. Authorization for any use of the bases for combat missions has to …

Trump deepens the dustup with Italy’s Meloni, who says his ‘unprovoked attacks are senseless’ <p>WASHINGTON &#8212; President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked &#8220;over and over&#8221; for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he said was Italy&#8217;s lack of cooperation during the Iran war.</p>

🚨 Italy canceled Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's planned U.S. visit after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly rejected President Trump's remarks following the G7 summit. Tajani described Trump's comments as serious and offensive. #ItalyUSRelations #Diplomacy #G7

‘My Popularity Is None Of Your Concern’: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni ... Rome, June 20: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday dismissed US President Donald Trump's criticisms as "constant, unprovoked attacks" after he alleged that Meloni "begged" for a photo opportunity and criticised her foreign policy decisions. In a post on Instagram, the Italian Prime Minister explicitly rejected Trump's claims about her domestic popularity and her reliance on his friendship, affirming her commitment to defending Italy's interests. "President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you. My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy's national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done," she wrote. 🇮🇹🇺🇸 Italy's Meloni responds to Trump: "President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you. My popularity depends on my ability to defend… https://t.co/IrfdB1uqLE pic.twitter.com/kxJlrXH0qF — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfa…

Trump goads Italy's Meloni again on eve of NATO summit <p>ROME, July 6 (Reuters) - Italy's defence minister stressed the importance of good transatlantic relations on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump again goaded erstwhile ally Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister.</p><p>Meloni last month accused Trump of fabricating a story about her after the U.S. president told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit in France.</p>

Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.

Giorgia Meloni hits back after Donald Trump's latest attack: 'Being your friend has not helped my popularity' Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rebuked Donald Trump's claims about their interactions at the G7 summit.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked 'over and over' for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and criticizing what he said was Italy's lack of cooperation during the Iran war. tmt.news/2369540

Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless' WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked "over and over" fo

'She's a nice person but made a mistake': Trump says ties with Meloni 'soured' over Iran war US President Donald Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as nice but criticized her stance. He stated her refusal to support the US in the Iran conflict soured their relationship. This dispute follows earlier claims by Trump about Meloni requesting a photograph. The Italian government has decided to stop responding to Trump's provocative social media remarks. Meloni's office also declined comment on their upcoming meeting at the NATO summit.

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe's leaders close ranks ROME (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence. Posted 7/2/2026, 4:08:15 AM Related Associated Press AP Politics AP Washington news AP World news FILE -President Donald Trump greets Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool, File) By GIADA ZAMPANO and SAM McNEIL — Associated Press ROME (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence. After Trump questioned Italy’s reliability as a wartime ally and claimed Giorgia Meloni had groveled for his attention, European leaders rallied to Meloni's side, thawing what had been a frosty relationship over her hard-right political roots. Other WRAL Top Stories It is the latest example of how the often divisive American president is helping to draw Europe closer together. European leaders are finding more reasons to coordinate on defense, tariffs and foreign policy as they confront wars in Ukraine…

Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran <p>By Gram Slattery and Angelo Amante</p><p>ANKARA/ROME, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a "nice person" but criticised her for failing to help in the conflict with Iran, his latest remarks in a diplomatic dispute that is straining bilateral ties.</p><p>Meloni was once seen as a close ally of Trump, but the relationship faltered last month when he told Italian TV channel La7 that she had "begged" him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit in France. She denied the claim and accused him of fabricating the story.</p>

Giorgia Meloni's harsh response to Trump: "Italy and I never beg." © All rights reserved Donald Trump Giorgia Meloni Diplomatic clash between Washington and Rome after Donald Trump's statements Trump about Georgia Meloni The American president's words on the Evian photo at the G7 have provoked a harsh reply of the Prime Minister and a wave of reactions in the Italian political world. Trump's attack on Meloni: the quote about the G7 photo and the criticism of his allies US President Donald Trump has sparked strong controversy after some statements released during interview telephone to the transmission of La7 The Air That Pulls During the conversation, which also focused on the main international issues following the Evian 2026 G7, Trump spoke about the meeting he had with the Italian Prime Minister. Giorgia Meloni , claiming that It was she who insistently asked him for a photograph together . " She begged me to take a picture with her, I felt sorry for her ", declared the American president. And again: " I don't know what to say to her! She begged me to take a picture with her! She wanted a picture with me so badly. I wouldn't have taken it, but I felt sorry for her. ". In his sp…

Italy Cancels U. S. Visit After Offensive Trump Remarks - President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "wanted a picture with me so badly" at the G7 summit in France. www.newsweek.com/italy-cancel...

Italy's Meloni delivers savage blow to Trump and questions his popularity ... Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump — and attacked his popularity — on Saturday, intensifying an ongoing feud that erupted during the G7 Summit . The dispute began earlier this week when the 80-year-old Republican president claimed that Meloni “begged” him for a photograph during the gathering of world leaders in France and questioned her staying power. This sparked a series of back-and-forth exchanges between the leaders of two nations that have long been close allies. “President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless,” the prime minister wrote in a Saturday message posted to Instagram. “As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you,” Meloni added. “My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done.” She also addressed U.S. military bases in Italy, likely referring to the Italian government's decision to bar the U.S. from using a Sicilian base for combat operations against Iran in March. open image i…

'Focus On Yours': Meloni Fires Back At Trump With 'My Popularity Is ... Updated 20 June 2026 at 21:00 IST Meloni rejected Trump’s claim she “begged” for a G7 selfie, calling it “made up”, stressing Italy’s sovereignty, defending her stance on Iran and US bases, and saying that her popularity depends on defending national interest, not Trump’s approval. Abhishek Tiwari World News 4 min read Follow : 'Focus On Yours': Meloni Fires Back At Trump With 'My Popularity Is None Of Your Concern' Rebuttal Over G7 Selfie Row | Image: X Rome: The diplomatic row between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has escalated after a public clash over claims made during the G7 summit. The dispute, which erupted after Trump's selfie request jibe at Meloni, escalated into a full-blown verbal exchange between the two leaders over national popularity, foreign policy, and the future of transatlantic ties. Both leaders took to social media to state their versions, turning a summit moment into an international headline. The confrontation started when Trump alleged that Meloni had repeatedly asked for a photograph with him during the G7 meeting in France. He termed…

Trump’s derogatory comments about PM Giorgia Meloni spark political backlash in Italy US President Donald Trump is escalating a spat with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a disputed photo from a recent G7 summit in France.

Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ignore each other at NATO summit amid clash https://www.europesays.com/people/145127/ President Trump walked straight past Giorgia Meloni without greeting her ahead of a group photo of NATO leaders…

Italy’s Meloni delivers savage blow to Trump and questions his ... Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump — and attacked his popularity — on Saturday, intensifying an ongoing feud that erupted during the G7 Summit . The dispute began earlier this week when the 80-year-old Republican president claimed that Meloni “begged” him for a photograph during the gathering of world leaders in France and questioned her staying power. This sparked a series of back-and-forth exchanges between the leaders of two nations that have long been close allies. “President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless,” the prime minister wrote in a Saturday message posted to Instagram. “As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you,” Meloni added. “My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done.” She also addressed U.S. military bases in Italy, likely referring to the Italian government's decision to bar the U.S. from using a Sicilian base for combat operations against Iran in March. open image in gallery I…

Why are Trump and Italy's Meloni feuding? ‘She wanted a picture with me’ vs ‘he must remember one thing’ Italian minister cancels trip to US, saying, “The serious and offensive words of President Trump towards Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offend all of Italy."

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni publicly rebuked President Trump after he claimed she desperately wanted a photo with him at the G7 summit. Italy canceled a planned foreign minister visit to Washington, calling Trump's words an insult to the nation. Meloni had been considered Trump's closest European all…

'Restraining order needed': Trump's latest meme on Meloni ahead of Nato summit Donald Trump reignited his public spat with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing a meme suggesting she needs a restraining order, just before their expected meeting at the Nato summit. This follows Trump's claims that Meloni sought photos and that Italy denied US runway access, allegations she strongly refuted as "completely made up." The exchange marks a significant downturn in their previously allied relationship.

‘People come and go’: Italy responds to Trump's latest attack on Meloni Ties between the two NATO leaders were strained after the US President claimed that the Italian Prime Minister had “begged” him for a photo at the G7 summit

Trump deepens the dustup with Italy’s Meloni who says his ‘unprovoked attacks are senseless’ AP Trump insisted she asked “over and over” for photo with him at recent summit & criticizing what he said was Italy’s lack of cooperation during the Iran war She knows how to handle a bully bit.ly/43K2tFd

Meloni Responds to Trump in Row Over Popularity and US-Italy Relations Published byGlobal Banking & Finance Review Posted on June 20, 2026 · Last updated: June 20, 2026 By Giselda Vagnoni ROME, June 20 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to look after his own popularity after he accused his NATO ally of trying to boost her domestic ratings by repairing ties with Washington. The Italian premier had accused Trump on Friday of being a liar for alleging that she had "begged" him for a photo with her during this week's Group of Seven summit in France. He repeated the assertion on Saturday, misspelling her name as "Gigiorgia" as he posted on his Truth Social platform that "she wants to be friends again in order to get her 'numbers up'". Meloni responded, posting on Instagram in English: “President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless.” “My popularity is none of your concern," she added. "I suggest you focus on yours.” Meloni’s government, which took office in 2022, has seen public approval rise in opinion surveys to around 35% after a steady decline in 2025. Her Brothers of Italy party leads polls at …

Furious Trump hits back at Italian Prime Minister Meloni and gives her ... ByWILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published:08:44 EDT, 20 June 2026|Updated:12:04 EDT, 20 June 2026 2.1k Viewcomments An angryDonald Trumphit back at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as the two world leaders' relationship continues to deteriorate. In a brief interview with Italian news outlet La 7, Trump had said that Meloni 'begged' him to take a photo with her at theG7Summit. The channel only released a dubbed version, rather than the original audio. Meloni responded in a video statement on Friday, saying she was 'astonished' by Trump's remarks andcalling them 'completely made up'. On Saturday morning, Trump insisted that the Italian leader had repeatedly asked him for a photo. 'Italian Prime Minister Gigiorgia [sic] Meloni asked, over and over, for a picture with me during the G-7 meeting inFrance,' Trump wrote onTruth Social. It was unclear if the misspelling of Meloni's first name in the President's Truth post was a new nickname or a typo. Trump added: 'Now, after the United States defeated Iran militarily, she wants to be friends again in order to get her "numbers up". No thanks!!!'…

A rift widens between Trump and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni : NPR https://www.europesays.com/people/122181/ Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrives to a round table meeting at the EU summit in Brussels, Thursday,…

'Focus On Your Own Popularity': Meloni Fires Back At Trump Over ... The public exchange between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni intensified on Saturday, with the Italian leader issuing a sharp response to Trump's recent remarks about her popularity and relations with the United States. The latest round of sparring came after Trump claimed that Meloni repeatedly sought photographs with him during the G7 meeting in France and suggested that she was attempting to improve her standing at home. In a post, Trump alleged that Meloni had approached him several times for photographs during the G7 summit and linked her actions to what he described as declining popularity in Italy. "Italian Prime Minister Gigiorgia Meloni asked, over and over, for a picture with me during the G-7 meeting in France. She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity, possibly because she turned down the United States of America, a Country that truly loves and protects Italy, when it came to denying Iran from obtaining or developing a Nuclear Weapon (But so did NATO, for that matter!)." Trump also criticised Italy's stance regarding the use of military facilities.…

Meloni and Trump: A very public fall-out that is proving very hard to fix Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.

Why Italy's Giorgia Meloni broke with Donald Trump Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump shake hands before the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in October 2025. Yoan Valat / EPA The Italian prime minister and leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, Giorgia Meloni, has made fostering ties with foreign leaders a central part of her political strategy. A few years before winning Italy’s 2022 general elections, she started cultivating ties with the US and European conservative world as part of a broader political rebranding effort aimed at projecting a more moderate image at home and gaining legitimacy abroad. She subsequently became a familiar face within Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” ( Maga ) movement. Meloni shares similar views to Maga on migration, sovereignty and national identity. She also aligns with the movement on a constellation of other themes ranging from fighting against “wokeism” and defending the traditional family to the rejection of liberalism, globalism and environmentalism. After Trump was elected as US president for the second time in late 2024, Meloni’s ties with the American far-right suddenly became a matter of foreign policy. But he…

Outrage in Italy after Trump says Meloni 'begged' for photo op ROME - Italy reacted angrily on Friday after reported comments by US President Donald Trump mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with the foreign minister cancelling a planned US visit.

A major diplomatic rift has erupted between Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after heated claims over the G7 summit and Iran policy. Trump accused Meloni of repeatedly asking for a photo and criticizing Italy’s stance on US military. Read More⬇️ techyquantum.com/trump-meloni...

🔴 BREAKING: Giorgia Meloni just slapped Donald Trump down in public—calling his attacks “senseless,” defending Italy’s sovereignty, and telling him her popularity is “none of your concern. I suggest you focus on yours.” Full story: iamdonnyevans.substack.com/i/202719851/...

Trump revives feud with Italy’s Meloni ahead of NATO summit https://www.europesays.com/people/141483/ Gizem Nisa Demir 06 July 2026•Update: 06 July 2026 US President Donald Trump escalated his public dispute with…

Meloni's spat with Donald Trump shows Italy's readiness to risk a ... PTI US President Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Donald Trump has sparred with most of his fellow Group of Seven leaders at some point. But Italy’s Giorgia Meloni this week did something none of them dared: She escalated. Unlike Spanish Socialist Pedro Sanchez , one of the few leaders in Europe who has made political capital of being berated by Trump, the Italian prime minister had stood out as one of the few Europeans he actually liked: an outspoken conservative at ease talking MAGA. But Meloni has also transitioned from a populist politician to a practical one. Also read: Donald Trump insists Italian PM Meloni 'asked, over and over' for photo with him at G7 When last year Trump repeatedly praised her looks — saying, “You don’t mind being called beautiful, right? You are” — and others objected to the objectification, she let it slide. Which is why her decision to respond in kind to his provocations with some of her own is out of step with how most of her cohort have chosen to handle Trump’s broadsides. In the past 24 hours, the person who Trump once praised for taking “Europe by storm” has d…

"Italy Never Begs": Meloni Fires Back at Trump in Diplomatic Rupture Spread love By TRH World Desk In a dramatic rupture in diplomatic relations, Italy Prime Minister Georgia Meloni posted a video message, saying: “But one thing he must remember — neither I nor Italy ever beg.” New Delhi, June 19, 2026 — It took less than 48 hours for the carefully constructed image of trans-Atlantic harmony at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains to collapse into a full-blown diplomatic incident. At the center of it: a photograph, a claim that it was begged for, and a furious Italian Prime Minister who had something to say about it. In an interview with Italian media outlet La7 TV , US President Donald Trump claimed Meloni had “begged” him for a photo at the G7 summit, and that he obliged because he felt sorry for her. He also reportedly suggested Meloni should be grateful he even spoke to her. Meloni said she was “stunned” by the comments, calling them “totally made up.” The response from Rome was swift and pointed. In a video statement posted to social media on Friday morning, Meloni delivered a precise, controlled rebuke that nonetheless carried unmistakable heat. Translated from Italian, she said…

Trump Shares Meme Calling For 'Restraining Order' Against Meloni Ahead ... US President Donald Trump has once again taken a swipe at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sharing a meme on Truth Social suggesting that he needs a "restraining order" against her just a day before the two leaders are set to meet at the upcoming NATO Summit. The post shared by Trump showed an image of the two leaders with the caption, "Restraining order needed". This comes days after the Italian Prime Minister accused Trump of fabricating claims that she had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit , saying she was "astonished" by the remarks and insisting that "neither I nor Italy ever beg." Breaking It Down How have Trump's comments affected US-Italy relations? What did Meloni say about her popularity in response to Trump? What broader tensions exist between Trump and other leaders? Created with AI. The dramatic exchange marks worsening of ties between the two leaders, who had appeared to patch up earlier differences during the G7 summit in France. Trump's Truth Social Trump-Meloni feud In an Instagram post last month, Meloni dismissed Trump's comments as "completely made up" and q…

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Trump deepens dustup with Italy’s Meloni, who says his ‘unprovoked attacks are senseless’ https://www.europesays.com/people/122862/ U.S. President Donald Trump, right, greets Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit on Gaza in Sharm…

Trump-Meloni selfie row: Italy foreign minister cancels US visit Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a US visit following controversial remarks by Donald Trump about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Trump claimed Meloni "begged" for a photo, a statement Meloni vehemently denied as "fabricated." The dispute has strained ties between the former allies, with Italian officials condemning Trump's "rants." The cancellation also postponed a key Italy-US business forum.

'My popularity is none of your concern, focus on yours': Meloni fires ... Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump, slamming him for his latest remarks claiming the Italian leader wants to be friends with him to boost his popularity. Dismissing the US President’s criticisms as “unprovoked attacks”, the Italian PM said, “President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless. As for my popularity, being your friend certainly has not helped it, nor does it depend on my relationship with you.” Advertisement Meloni said that her popularity depends on her “ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done.” Advertisement On Trump’s grievances regarding Italy’s refusal to allow US military access to Italian military bases during the Iran war, Meloni said that the use of the bases is strictly governed by pre-existing agreements that her government has consistently respected, and emphasised that these terms would not be violated during her tenure. “That is also what I did regarding the American military bases in Italy. Their use is governed by agreements that we have always respected, and th…

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Trump attacks Meloni, Tajani cancels his US visit: "These words were ... NEWS Trump attacks Meloni, Tajani cancels his US visit: "Serious and offensive comments." Di Another source il 19 Giu, 2026 Share Following Trump's attack on Meloni, politicians have expressed solidarity with the Prime Minister, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announcing the cancellation of his mission to Miami, where he was scheduled to participate in the business forum with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "President Trump's serious and offensive words toward Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni," the minister and deputy prime minister wrote on social media, "offend all of Italy. For this reason, I have decided to cancel my visit to the United States scheduled for June 21 and 22." "Trump's rants about Giorgia Meloni are just the latest episode of attacks and insults aimed at European leaders. It's unclear whether he is intentionally or through incompetence ruining the historic relationship between the United States and Europe. With his inappropriate comments, he has succeeded in the difficult task of making the United States unpopular throughout Europe, damaging not only Europe but especially the United Sta…

Trump renews attacks on Italy’s Meloni as feud over G7 photo escalates https://www.byteseu.com/2125136/ US President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, deepening a rift between the two leaders that erupted following the G7 summit. Writing on …

Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks" as ... President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni continued to trade barbs on Saturday, after Meloni previously said she was "stunned" by Mr. Trump reportedly telling an Italian network she had "wanted a picture with me so badly" at the G7 summit in France earlier in the week, and he only said yes because he "felt sorry for her." "She's probably happy I talked to her. I didn't have to talk to her," Italian TV channel La 7 quoted Mr. Trump as saying. The network only released an Italian voice-dubbed version of the conversation , so CBS News has not been able to verify his remarks. "She begged me to take a picture with her. She wanted a picture with me so badly. I wouldn't have taken it, but I felt sorry for ‌her," he said, according to the channel. In a video posted online on Friday , Meloni, a conservative politician previously seen as an ally to the president in Europe, responded by calling Mr. Trump's depiction of the interaction "made up" and saying neither she nor her country "ever beg." Meloni previously said there had been a "very positive climate" and "no friction" between Mr. Trump and other le…

Italy reacts to trump jibe: ‘People come and go’ Italy on Monday criticized US President Donald Trump’s latest social media attack on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of this week’s NATO summit.Trump on Sunday published a doctored image on his Truth Social platform showing Meloni looking at him as if adoringly in a post accompanied by the words: “Restraining Order Needed.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“People come and go but relations must endure,” Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto told the news channel Sky TG24.Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also said he was “sure that transatlantic relations go well beyond individual comments.”Meloni did not respond personally.She was targeted by Trump last month after the G7 summit where he said that Meloni 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