Italian PM Meloni says she was ‘astonished’ by Trump claims that she ‘begged’ him for a photo - Europe live

<p>Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani canceled his planned trip to the US in response to the ‘made up’ remarks</p><p><strong>Another close Meloni ally and undersecretary in her office, Giovanbattista Fazzolari, also heavily criticised Trump’s attack on the Italian PM.</strong></p><p>“It is unclear whether out ​of intent or ineptitude <strong>[Trump] is wrecking the historic ​relations between the United States and Europe</strong>,” he said in a statement quoted by Reuters.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/19/eu-leaders-ukraine-russia-ukraine-magyar-von-der-leyen-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>