Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39pm on 20 Jun 2026,Saturday International
A public dispute between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has intensified following the recent G7 Summit in France. Trump repeated his claim that Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo with him during the summit and suggested she was seeking to improve her political standing. Meloni strongly rejected the remarks, calling them “completely fabricated” and criticizing what she described as repeated attacks against Italy. The disagreement has also highlighted tensions over Italy’s refusal to support certain US military logistics related to Iran. The row has drawn political attention in both countries and strained relations between the two leaders. (PC: HT)
