General Discussion

By Frank Andrews
Updated on: June 19, 2026 / 9:37 AM EDT / CBS News

taly's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni said Friday she was left "stunned" by President Trump reportedly telling an Italian network that she had "wanted a picture with me so badly" at the G7 summit earlier in the week, and that he only said yes because he "felt sorry for her" ...

"Neither I nor Italy ever beg," she said. "I don't know why the president of the United States behaves this way with his own allies."

"I can only say that it's a pity he doesn't show the same determination with enemies of the West, with enemies of the United States, with leaders with whom, instead, he is far more accommodating," she added.

Mr. Trump's remarks prompted the Italian government to cancel a planned visit to the U.S. by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani that had been scheduled for June 21 and 22 ...

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If she and Trump want to toss grenades at each other, why should I object?