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Meloni criticizes Trump over “senseless” attacks
Filed: Jun 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Italian PM Giorgia Meloni called US President Donald Trump’s attacks “senseless” amid a dispute over a request for a photo.
WHO: Giorgia Meloni
WHAT: Meloni criticized Trump for “senseless”, “constant, unprovoked attacks” during their dispute.
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 7:55 AM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: Meloni was reacting to Trump’s claim that she begged him for a picture, which triggered their exchange of barbs.
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