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Amid growing tension between America and its traditional allies, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has launched a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump’s claims. Meloni termed Trump’s statements as a completely “fabricated story” and said that he is surprised and saddened to see that the President of America behaves like this with his own allies.
Meloni said without any hesitation that Trump’s statements were far from the facts. He said, “This is not the first time this has happened, but it is extremely shameful.” The Italian Prime Minister raised the question as to why the same firmness that Trump shows against his friendly countries is not seen against the adversaries of the Western countries and America’s rivals.
It is important to answer some things immediately – Meloni
Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni said in the beginning of her statement, “Some things need to be answered immediately. Donald Trump’s statements are completely fabricated and false. To be honest, I am very surprised and shocked.”
Io and l’Italy do not implore me. pic.twitter.com/sTpKlqWB67
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 19, 2026
In his statement, Meloni also indicated that Trump takes a relatively soft stance towards many global leaders whose policies are considered contrary to the interests of Western countries. He said that it is easy to put pressure on allies, but real leadership is seen in showing strength in front of opponents.
However, he gave the strongest message at the end of his statement. Meloni said bluntly, “They should remember one thing—I and Italy never beg.”
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“US trip cancelled, this is an insult to the whole of Italy”
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said: “The serious and insulting words said by President Trump against Prime Minister Georgia Meloni are an insult not only to Meloni, but to the whole of Italy. For this reason, I have decided to cancel my trip to the US planned for June 21 and 22.”
The serious and offensive words of President Trump against the President of the Council Giorgia Meloni have offended all of Italy. For this reason I have decided to cancel my visit to the United States planned for the next 21 and 22 June.
—Antonio Tajani (@Antonio_Tajani) June 19, 2026
Trump’s claim
Trump had claimed that the Italian Prime Minister had asked to be photographed with him. In an interview with La7 TV, Donald Trump said: “Georgia Maloney had asked to have her photo taken with me at the G7 summit. I felt pity for her, so I took the photo. I couldn’t have done it, but I felt pity for her. Maybe she would be happy that I talked to her. There was no need for me to talk to her.”
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