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Trump doubles down in Meloni photo op spat

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20

Trump and Meloni continue to trade jabs after G7 meeting

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: "She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity".

Euronews · Jun 20

Trump hits back at Meloni after she says his G7 comments were ‘totally made up’

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The Independent UK · Jun 20

Italian PM Georgia Meloni calls out Donald Trump’s claims that she begged for a picture at the G7 conference

“I don’t know why the US president behaves this way towards his allies.”

We Got This Covered · Jun 20

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 Times of India · Jun 20

Trump doubles down on feud with Italy’s Meloni: ‘She was a big fan’

Italy’s prime minister said the U.S. president ‘made up’ his claim that she ‘begged’ him to take a photo together

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Quick Facts on Giorgia Meloni: The Once-Close Trump Ally Who Is Now Publicly Defying Him

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni publicly refutes Donald Trump's claim of her pleading for a photo, highlighting a significant shift in their political relationship during the G7 summit.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

'I Felt Sorry For Her': Trump's 'Begging Claim' About Italian PM Sparks Diplomatic Backlash

US-Italy relations face new challenges after Italian Foreign Minister cancels a US visit in response to Trump's controversial remarks about Prime Minister Meloni, highlighting growing diplomatic tensions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

'Italy and I NEVER Beg': Italian PM Meloni Hits Back at Trump's Claim She Begged for a Photo with Him

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni denies US President Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo at the G7 summit, intensifying diplomatic tensions between the two leaders.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

'I And Italy Never Beg': Giorgia Meloni Slams Trump Over G7 Photo Claim

The latest dispute added to tensions that have strained what was once seen as one of Trump's closest alliances in Europe.

International Business Times · Jun 19