BBC Europe • June 20, 2026 15:31

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

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The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

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Fri 18:34 - The Hill

Trump doubles down on criticism of Italy's Meloni: 'She was a big fan'

Sat 13:22 - Euronews

Trump doubles down on Meloni comments, saying she asked 'over and over' for photo

Sat 15:31 - BBC Europe

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

Sat 15:48 - The Hill

Trump insults Meloni again amid spat over G7 photo claims

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Euronews

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13:22

Trump doubles down on Meloni comments, saying she asked 'over and over' for photo

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: "She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity".

The Hill

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15:48

Trump insults Meloni again amid spat over G7 photo claims

President Trump is digging in on his criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, repeating his accusation that she “begged” him for a photo at the Group of Seven (G7) …

18:34

Trump doubles down on criticism of Italy's Meloni: 'She was a big fan'

President Trump reinforced his criticism of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after the pair traded insults following their interaction at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France this past …