Meloni 'stunned' by Trump's comment she 'begged' for photo
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Italy has responded with fury following comments made by US President Donald Trump in which he said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "begged me for a picture" at the G7 summit. Renewed access to the Strait of Hormuz was one of the terms outlined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed by both sides. Mr Trump initially showered her with praise, calling her at various times in 2024 and 2025 "a fantastic leader and person", "a beautiful young woman", "a very successful politician" and "an inspiration to all".
Furthermore, Iran war pushed Meloni into a corner Mr Trump's 2024 election triumph appeared to open the way for Ms Meloni to forge a special relationship with a political ally who shared a similar ideological vision, and thereby serve as a bridge between Washington and a largely sceptical Europe. The latest geopolitical casualty of Donald Trump ’s bare-knuckle approach to bilateral ties is Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, once a staunch European ally and the only major EU leader to attend his 2025 inauguration. According to Euronews, European Council President Antonio Costa joked during a conversation with the pair that Trump and Meloni were “friends again.” “We have always been friends,” Meloni replied. “I was abandoned,” Trump responded. “No, you were not,” Meloni said.
In addition, As Meloni is now discovering, escaping a Trump story is much harder than appearing in one. Meloni was long regarded as one of Trump’s closest allies among European leaders and as a bridge between Washington and Brussels.
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — "The serious and offensive words of President Trump towards Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni… ; I don’t understand why the president of the United States behaves this way with his….
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Italy has responded with fury following comments made by US President Donald Trump in which he said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "begged me for a picture" at the G7 summit.
according to Washington Examiner +2Renewed access to the Strait of Hormuz was one of the terms outlined in the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed by both sides.
according to Washington ExaminerMr Trump initially showered her with praise, calling her at various times in 2024 and 2025 "a fantastic leader and person", "a beautiful young woman", "a very successful politician" and "an inspiration to all".
according to RTÉ News — WorldIran war pushed Meloni into a corner Mr Trump's 2024 election triumph appeared to open the way for Ms Meloni to forge a special relationship with a political ally who shared a similar ideological vision, and thereby serve as a bridge between Washington and a largely sceptical Europe.
according to RTÉ News — WorldThe latest geopolitical casualty of Donald Trump ’s bare-knuckle approach to bilateral ties is Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, once a staunch European ally and the only major EU leader to attend his 2025 inauguration.
according to The Times of India - Top StoriesAccording to Euronews, European Council President Antonio Costa joked during a conversation with the pair that Trump and Meloni were “friends again.” “We have always been friends,” Meloni replied. “I was abandoned,” Trump responded. “No, you were not,” Meloni said.
according to RTAs Meloni is now discovering, escaping a Trump story is much harder than appearing in one.
according to The Times of India - Top StoriesMeloni was long regarded as one of Trump’s closest allies among European leaders and as a bridge between Washington and Brussels.
according to RTAccording to the US State Department, a business conference that was due to be attended by Tajani and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Miami had been canceled.
according to Deutsche Welle English — All +1Broadcaster La7 has a dubbed version of the interview online and not the original audio.
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- "The serious and offensive words of President Trump towards Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…Deutsche Welle English — All, Deutsche Welle English — Top Stories, Washington Examiner
- I don’t understand why the president of the United States behaves this way with his…RT
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Monday, June 22
Meloni ignores Trump's latest tirade
Reliability 85 · very high7 sources5 independent voices6 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left siderewrites detected- 12 h ago
Clash with Trump mustn't impact ties with US, Meloni tells cabinet
Reliability 82 · very high5 sources5 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Right side
Sunday, June 21
Trump escalates spat with Meloni over G7 photo claim
Reliability 86 · very high20 sources15 independent voices14 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedItaly's Meloni slams Trump's ‘senseless’ G7 photo accusations
Reliability 78 · high9 sources7 independent voices7 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedMeloni's remarks provoke outrage in Italy
Reliability 80 · very high7 sources7 independent voices7 countries · 1 languages- 20 h ago
Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump's 'constant, unprovoked attacks'
Reliability 77 · high8 sources6 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detected
Saturday, June 20
Trump says Meloni 'wants to be friends again' after Italy refused to help the US amid Iran war
Reliability 75 · high12 sources6 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesCross-bloc3 disputedblind spot · Right siderewrites detectedTrump-Meloni row intensifies as leaders trade barbs.
Reliability 78 · high9 sources7 independent voices5 countries · 2 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedTrump deepens row with Meloni over disputed photo from G7 summit
Reliability 76 · high7 sources7 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left side
Friday, June 19
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni 'stunned' by Trump's remarks
Reliability 79 · high11 sources5 independent voices6 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Centerrewrites detected