Trump Meloni Feud
Meloni rebukes Trump over a photo claim as tensions and headlines escalate.
June 21, 2026 · Updated Jun 21, 6:25pm ET
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CBS NewsItaly's Meloni criticizes Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks" as leaders trade barbs
FOX NewsMeloni's spat with Trump is calculated strategy to boost her approval ratings: expert
Daily BeastWorld Leader Humiliates Trump With Brutal Slapdown
Associated PressTrump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless'
New York PostItalian PM claps back at Trump for ‘senseless’ verbal attacks, slams prez’s political popularity as feud escalates
Boston GlobeMeloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels U.S. trip
BBC NewsMeloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
Daily Caller'I Never Beg,' Meloni Declares After Trump Photo Fiasco
MEDIAite‘Not Good!’ Trump Ramps Up Feud With Italy’s Prime Minister in Scorching New Post
NBC NewsTrump and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni escalate war of words over G7 photo claims
TownhallItaly's Prime Minister Is Not Happy With President Trump
Salon"Neither I nor Italy ever beg": Italy's PM claps back at Trump's sexist insults
Political WireTrump Ramps Up Feud with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni
AlterNetItalian leader smashes Trump in devastating clapback
Straight Arrow NewsTrump and Meloni trade barbs as tensions flare over Iran and NATO
SemaforItalyâs Giorgia Meloni fires back at Trump over G7 photo claim
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What happened
President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni escalated a public feud after Trump claimed Meloni “begged” him for a photo at the recent G7 summit in France. Meloni rejected the account as “totally fabricated,” declaring, “Neither I nor Italy ever beg,” and accused Trump of making “constant, unprovoked attacks” on a longtime U.S. ally. Trump doubled down on Truth Social, saying Meloni asked “over and over” for a picture and criticizing Italy for refusing to help the United States during the Iran war, while also questioning her popularity at home. The dispute widened diplomatically when Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned U.S. trip, underscoring strains between Washington and Rome over Iran, NATO and Trump’s treatment of allies.