Italy cancels Washington visit after Trump insult

Italy's foreign minister cancels US trip after Trump mocks PM Meloni.

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Italy

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Friday, 19 June 2026 at 11:33 UTC

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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced he is canceling his scheduled June 21-22 visit to Washington D.C. The decision follows remarks by President Donald Trump in which he claimed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo during the G7 summit. Tajani called Trump's words 'grave and offensive' and said they offend all of Italy. Meloni said she was 'stunned' by the comments, which were reported by Italian channel La7. The diplomatic rift marks a significant deterioration in US-Italy relations.

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1d ago@Osint613

Tajani explicitly stated that Trump's words 'offend all of Italy' and confirmed the cancellation of his June 21-22 visit.

1d agoSouth China Morning Post SCMP 南華早報

New details: Tajani's cancellation is confirmed with his statement calling Trump's words 'grave and offensive' and Meloni expressing being 'stunned' by the comments.

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