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Ahead of a NATO summit, Donald Trump shared a doctored image of Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni based on G7 footage to imply she was enamored with him, a manipulation that follows weeks of public clashes; Meloni has rejected similar claims as fabrications, and both leaders are set to attend the summit amid renewed tensions.
European leaders held a secret, midnight summit in Brussels with nearly 30 countries to plan a future less dependent on the United States amid Trump 2.0 turmoil; the mood was raw enough to be described as “group therapy,” with Macron warning there’s no return to the old order, and others like De Wever warning Europe could become Washington’s vassal. Intelligence agencies reportedly warned of Trump’s volatility (MI6 likening his White House to The Crucible meets Wolf Hall), while Meloni has broken with Trump and Carney had urged Europe to diversify its security and economic ties. A follow-up gathering occurred in March as energy prices and foreign policy tensions persisted, and Washington touted NATO cooperation ahead of a Turkey summit.
US President Donald Trump renewed his attack on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with a 'restraining order needed' post ahead of a NATO summit, rekindling tensions with Rome. Meloni has not commented, while Italy’s defence minister stressed stable ties with the US; analysts warn Trump’s personal animosity could complicate NATO cohesion and Europe’s defence spending debates.
Donald Trump reportedly threw a tablet across the Oval Office during a Macron meeting after being unable to speak on a NATO group call, a detail highlighted in a Wall Street Journal exposé about European leaders flattering the president to keep him onside and manage Alliance tensions amid disagreements over Greenland, Iran, and sanctions; Meloni, Rutte, and other leaders are depicted as navigating a volatile U.S. presidency and a fragile NATO posture.
US President Donald Trump posted a photo with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni captioned 'Restraining order needed,' signaling a new flare-up in Washington–Rome tensions ahead of a NATO summit; Meloni called the remark senseless and rejected the claims, while the pair clash over Iran, Sicily air-base access, and other policy issues, even as Meloni's party remains popular though her personal approval has waned.
Trump posted an edited photo of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Truth Social with the caption 'Restraining order needed,' continuing a feud Meloni called 'completely made-up.' The meme appeared amid a long Sunday post spree and sparked a nationalist backlash in Italy, with analysts noting the spat could bolster Meloni's standing in Europe while complicating Trump’s image there.
Facing barbs and pressure from former U.S. president Donald Trump, European leaders publicly project unity and commit to a cohesive stance on security and shared priorities, signaling resilience and resolve in a tense transatlantic moment.
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Antibes to deepen Franco-Italian cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and space, as Meloni tries to mend ties after clashing with Donald Trump; the summit aims to sign a defence roadmap and energy/satellite collaboration agreements.
Meloni publicly pushed back at Trump after a personal jab, a clash that tightens the spotlight on Italy’s fragile transatlantic ties as she campaigns for re-election. The dispute underscores Rome’s dependence on the U.S. security umbrella and trade links, while the Iran war and shifting U.S. politics tempt Meloni to rebalance toward Europe, even as the broader alliance remains central.
Donald Trump escalated his spat with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7, accusing her of not supporting the U.S. against Iran and claiming she begged him for a photo, a claim Meloni called false; Italy’s foreign minister canceled a U.S. visit amid the feud, underscoring frictions among allied leaders.
Trump’s dig at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a G7 photo has sparked a nationalist backlash in Italy, with Meloni denying the claim and receiving praise for defending Italy’s dignity. Analysts say the clash united Italians across the political spectrum and could bolster Meloni’s popularity as she frames Italy’s interests against Trump’s criticisms and broader European sentiment.
President Donald Trump publicly attacked Italy’s Giorgia Meloni in a Truth Social tirade over her stance on Iran, repeating a disputed claim that she begged him for a photo at the G7. Meloni called the accusation completely made up and defended Italy’s interests, prompting pushback from Italian officials and even canceling a Miami trip. The feud signals growing friction with long‑time allies and highlights European leaders’ willingness to push back against Trump, especially amid the Iran crisis.
President Trump claimed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged to take a photo with him at the G7, a charge Meloni called completely false and fabricated. She accused him of lying, and the exchange prompted Italy to push back publicly and contributed to rising tensions in U.S.–Italy relations.
Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni calls Trump’s assertion that she begged him for a photo at the G7 a 'made-up' anecdote, highlighting a widening rift with the US over Iran policy. Tajani canceled a forthcoming US trip as the row unfolds; Trump made the remark in a La7 interview after the Evian summit, while Meloni stressed that neither she nor Italy ever beg and that the relationship remains intact, with support from President Mattarella and other Italian leaders.
Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned trip to Washington as a public clash between Prime Minister Meloni and Donald Trump intensified over a claim she begged for a photo; Meloni rejected the idea, and the trip’s cancellation, which would have included a Miami business forum and a meeting with Rubio, comes as Italy signals solid alliance with the U.S. despite the spat.