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June 19, 2026
Giorgia Meloni Responds Strongly to Trump's Claims as Italian Foreign Minister Cancels US Trip
- Giorgia Meloni called Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo 'completely fabricated' and expressed astonishment at his remarks.
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled his planned trip to the US, citing Trump's comments as 'serious and offensive' to Meloni and Italy.
- The incident highlights a growing rift between Meloni and Trump, who were previously viewed as close allies, amid tensions over U.S. foreign policy.
5 Sources
- Meloni fights back after Trump tells Italian TV she 'begged' for photo with him at G7Jun 19, 2026 at 10:58 AM · Reuters
- Italian foreign minister cancels trip to US over Trump’s comments about MeloniJun 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM · CNN
- Trump-Meloni spat grows over claim Italian PM 'begged' for photo: 'astonished'Jun 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM · Fox News
- Greene says she 'believes' Italian PM Meloni: 'Trump lies'Jun 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM · The Hill
- Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels U.S. tripJun 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM · CNBC