Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, canceled a planned trip to the United States due to remarks made by President Donald Trump regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Trump claimed that Meloni had 'begged' him for a photo at the G7 summit, which Meloni has called 'completely fabricated.' Tajani described Trump's comments as 'offensive.' The trip was intended for Tajani to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss U.S.-Italy bilateral cooperation. This incident marks a further strain in the relationship between Trump and Meloni, following previous tensions over various issues.
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Italian Foreign Minister Cancels US Trip Following Trump's Comments
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has canceled a trip to the U.S. in response to comments made by President Donald Trump about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Trump claimed Meloni had 'begged' for a photo, which both Meloni and Tajani have denied, describing the remarks as offensive. The cancellation highlights ongoing tensions between the leaders.
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