General · 21 June 2026

Trump's Europe ties fray after Meloni spat

This latest dispute with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlights a pattern of strained relationships with European leaders. Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled a US trip after Trump was accused of "serious and offensive" remarks about Meloni. Meloni herself said she was "astonished" by Trump's claim she begged him for a photo.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 June 2026 at 14:04

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