Trump deepens row with Meloni over disputed photo from G7 summit

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• The US president lashes out at Italian PM, insisting that she asked "over and over" for a photo with him at the recent summit in France.

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• "Italian Prime Minister Gigiorgia Meloni asked, over and over, for a picture with me during the G-7 meeting in France," Trump wrote.

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• Trump further criticised Italy's refusal to allow the United States unrestricted access to Italian landing strips and runways during the Iran war, calling it "a great logistical inconvenience".

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• Italy remains a sovereign nation." "In any case, my popularity is none of your concern.

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• 4 HRS ago 2 mins read Israel continues strikes in Lebanon despite ceasefire with Hezbollah The Lebanese Civil Defense reported that 16 people were killed in Israeli attacks amid exchanges of fire with the Iran-backed group.

  according to Politico Europe

• Ms. Meloni responded on Friday (June 19, 2026), in a video statement which was captioned: “Neither I nor Italy ever beg”. “Donald Trump’s statements ⁠are completely made up.

  according to The Hindu — International

• Ms. Meloni fired back at him on Saturday (June 20, 2026), saying his “constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless” after he escalated a diplomatic row by accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him.

  according to The Hindu — International

• Meloni, who attended Trump's inauguration in 2025 and was long viewed as one of his strongest supporters in Europe, has increasingly distanced herself from the US president in recent months.

  according to The Times of India - Top Stories

• My popularity depends on my ability to defend Italy’s national interest, and that is exactly what I have always done." She also rejected Trump's criticism over military cooperation, saying: "That is also what I did regarding the American military bases in Italy.

  according to The Times of India - Top Stories

• 8 HRS ago 2 mins read Zelenskyy gives Belarus a week to remove relay stations helping Russia If Lukashenko doesn’t take action “we will,” says the Ukrainian president.

  according to Politico Europe

• US president accuses Italian prime minister of denying military base access during Iran war, despite Washington's multibillion-dollar protection of NATO

  according to Anadolu Agency

• Trump doubles down on Meloni criticism over lack of help during Iran war.

  according to Anadolu Agency

• Italian premier on offensive after US president claimed she 'started' for a photo with him

  according to Financial Times - World

• Trump tears into Meloni as row over G7 picture deepens.

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• "Italian Prime Minister Gigiorgia Meloni asked, over and over, for a picture with me during the G-7 meeting in France," Trump wrote.

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• The US president lashes out at Italian PM, insisting that she asked "over and over" for a photo with him at the recent summit in France.

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• Trump further criticised Italy's refusal to allow the United States unrestricted access to Italian landing strips and runways during the…

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• Italy remains a sovereign nation." "In any case, my popularity is none of your concern.

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