Italian PM Giorgia Meloni challenges Donald Trump
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Giorgia Meloni, Donald Trump
Italy, United States
June 2026
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly challenged Donald Trump. Meloni accused Trump of lying and pandering, marking a shift in their relationship. The move included the cancellation of a US-Italy business forum.
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