Italy cancels U.S. trip after Meloni denies Trump’s claim she ‘begged for a photo’
For this reason, I have decided to cancel my visit to the United States scheduled for the next 21 and 22 June, Tajani tweeted. Ends Published By: Akshat..
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump's claims "serious and offensive" toward Meloni and all of Italy. «Dal 1970, quando siamo stati fondati, la Fraternità è sempre stata costantemente in crescita. Aveva solo due anni quando, nel 1988, Lefebvre ordinò quattro nuovi vescovi, venendo scomunicato.
Furthermore, 'Stunned ': Italy cancels planned US visit after Trump says Meloni' started 'for photo. After all, this isn't the first time this has happened. "It was an apparent reference to an interview Trump gave to Italian daily Corriere della Sera in April in which he criticized Meloni's refusal to back the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. Meloni and Trump were filmed speaking at several moments, including alone on a small sofa.
In addition, ROME -- The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested the longtime U.S. ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting. According to La7, Trump said Meloni had "begun" him for a photo-op.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — From left, European Council President Antonio Costa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia… ; Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni (Photo: Reuters/File) New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 19, 2026...
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump's claims "serious and offensive" toward Meloni and all of Italy.
according to India Today +5«Dal 1970, quando siamo stati fondati, la Fraternità è sempre stata costantemente in crescita.
according to La VeritàAveva solo due anni quando, nel 1988, Lefebvre ordinò quattro nuovi vescovi, venendo scomunicato.
according to La Verità'Stunned ': Italy cancels planned US visit after Trump says Meloni' started 'for photo.
according to France 24 English — World/InternationalAfter all, this isn't the first time this has happened. "It was an apparent reference to an interview Trump gave to Italian daily Corriere della Sera in April in which he criticized Meloni's refusal to back the U.S.-Israel war in Iran.
according to CNBC — World News +5Meloni and Trump were filmed speaking at several moments, including alone on a small sofa.
according to The Globe and Mail - World +4ROME -- The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested the longtime U.S. ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting.
according to CNBC — World News +6According to La7, Trump said Meloni had "begun" him for a photo-op.
according to The Globe and Mail - World +3"The grave and offensive words of President Trump… offend the whole of Italy," Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who had been due to visit the US on June 21 and 22, said on X. Ms Meloni was once a vocal supporter of Mr Trump and the only European leader to attend his inauguration in 2025.
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- From left, European Council President Antonio Costa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…CNBC — World News, Global News - World, National Post - Latest
- Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni (Photo: Reuters/File) New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 19, 2026..CNBC — World News, India Today
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Tuesday, June 23
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Trump says Iran 'wrong' to deny agreeing to nuclear inspections
Reliability 86 · very high213 sources92 independent voices51 countries · 14 languagesCross-blocFraming differs5 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detected Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winners, says Gianni Infantino
Reliability 83 · very high51 sources22 independent voices14 countries · 8 languagesFraming differs2 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detected
Monday, June 22
Meloni ignores Trump's latest tirade
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Clash with Trump mustn't impact ties with US, Meloni tells cabinet
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Sunday, June 21
Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as spat escalates
Reliability 86 · very high15 sources13 independent voices11 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedTrump-Meloni row intensifies as leaders trade barbs.
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Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump's 'constant, unprovoked attacks'
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Saturday, June 20
"She still wanted a photo with me": Donald Trump teases Giorgia Meloni, who responds.
Reliability 81 · very high9 sources8 independent voices4 countries · 2 languagesrewrites detectedTrump reiterates criticism of Giorgia Meloni over lack of assistance with Strait of Hormuz blockade
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Friday, June 19
Italy nixes envoy's visit as leader Meloni 'stunned' by Trump's remarks
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