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Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran
By Gram Slattery and Angelo AmanteANKARA/ROME, July 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a nice person but criticised her for failing to help in the conflict with Iran, his latest remarks in a diplomatic dispute that is straining bilateral ties.Meloni was once seen as a close ally of Trump, but the relationship faltered last month when he told Italian TV channel La7 that she had begged him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit in France. She denied the claim and accused him of fabricating the story.
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Al Arabiya English
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump Calls Meloni a ‘Nice Person’
US President Donald Trump calls Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a “nice person” but says she did not help the United States during the conflict with Iran.
The Daily Beast
· Jun 22, 2026
Raging Trump, 80, Melts Down After Being Humiliated by World Leader
Elizabeth Frantz/ReutersPresident Donald Trump has lashed out at top U.S. ally Italy and its leader, Giorgia Meloni, as the formerly cozy relationship between the two world leaders sours.In a Truth Social tirade, the 80-year-old president blasted Meloni for refusing to allow fellow NATO member Italy to be dragged into Trump’s deeply unpopular war with Iran.The pair have been exchanging a war of words for days after Trump suggested Meloni had “begged” him to take a picture with her during the G7 summit in France, a claim the Italian leader called “completely made up” while also criticizing Trump’s “constant” and “senseless” attacks.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
'She's a nice person but made a mistake': Trump says ties with Meloni 'soured' over Iran war
US President Donald Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as nice but criticized her stance. He stated her refusal to support the US in the Iran conflict soured their relationship. This dispute follows earlier claims by Trump about Meloni requesting a photograph. The Italian government has decided to stop responding to Trump's provocative social media remarks. Meloni's office also declined comment on their upcoming meeting at the NATO summit.
Latestly.com
· Jul 7, 2026
Donald Trump Softens Tone on Giorgia Meloni Ahead of NATO Summit, Says 'She's a Nice Person' (Watch Video)
US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone toward Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday, July 7, in Ankara, calling her a 'nice person' despite previous public disputes. Trump attributed their past tension to Italy’s refusal to support US efforts in the Hormuz Strait. The comments come as Trump pressures European NATO allies to increase their defense spending ahead of the summit.
PBS NewsHour
· Jul 2, 2026
Europe's leaders close ranks as they face barbs and pressure from Trump
After Trump questioned Italy's reliability as a wartime ally and claimed Giorgia Meloni had groveled for his attention, European leaders rallied to Meloni's side. It is the latest example of how the often divisive American president is helping to draw Europe closer together.
CNN
· Jul 7, 2026
Trump on Italy’s Meloni: Relationship ‘soured’ over Iran war
US President Donald Trump says his relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “soured” over disagreements about Iran and that she “made a mistake.” But he added that “I like her” and she’s “a nice person.”
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Related coverage for "Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran": Al Arabiya English — Trump Calls Meloni a ‘Nice Person’. The Daily Beast — Raging Trump, 80, Melts Down After Being Humiliated by World Leader. Times of India — 'She's a nice person but made a mistake': Trump says ties with Meloni 'soured' over Iran war. Latestly.com — Donald Trump Softens Tone on Giorgia Meloni Ahead of NATO Summit, Says 'She's a Nice Person' (Watch Video). PBS NewsHour — Europe's leaders close ranks as they face barbs and pressure from Trump. CNN — Trump on Italy’s Meloni: Relationship ‘soured’ over Iran war