Italy's deputy PM cancels US trip after Trump's reported derogatory remarks about Meloni at G7
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Maira Butt
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Italian Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a planned trip to the United States after Donald Trump allegedly made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in the French Alps. According to an Italian media transcript, Trump reportedly said Meloni "wanted a picture with me so badly" and that he only agreed because he "felt sorry for her." Tajani condemned the comments as "serious and offensive," stating they offend all of Italy, and has withdrawn from the visit in protest.
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bskyItaly's deputy PM cancels US trip after Trump's reported derogatory remarks about Meloni at G7independent.co.ukKey quotes
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Antonio Tajani has cancelled a trip to the United States after Donald Trump allegedly made 'serious and offensive' remarks about prime minister Giorgia Meloni
Trump's comments on Giorgia Meloni 'offend all of Italy'
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