Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:46am on 30 Jun 2026,Tuesday International
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she is "not anti-American" and is also "not kneeling" amid a dispute with US President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview, she said Italy believes in a united West and that strong ties should be based on honesty. The comments came after Trump claimed Meloni had wanted a photo with him during an international summit. His remarks drew criticism in Italy. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani later cancelled a planned visit to the United States, calling Trump's comments offensive to Italy. The row has strained relations between the two allies.
