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Italy's government expressed outrage after Donald Trump mocked Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a photograph, leading Foreign Minister Tajani to postpone his planned visit to Washington.
US President Donald Trump has intensified his diplomatic confrontation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of repeatedly requesting photographs while linking their disagreement to larger disagreements regarding Iran and NATO defence commitments.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has moved from being Donald Trump's favoured European leader to becoming one of his sharpest critics, reflecting deepening transatlantic tensions and changing strategic priorities.