Italy's Foreign Minister has cancelled a US visit following President Trump's reported mocking comments about Prime Minister Meloni. Meloni expressed shock, calling Trump's remarks "made up" and questioning his behavior towards allies. This incident strains their relationship, previously tested by Meloni's defense of the Pope and her stance on NATO. Trump had previously criticized Meloni for not aiding the US in the Iran war.

Trump reportedly claimed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “begged” for a photo with him at France’s G7 summit this week.

"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the…