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Giorgia Meloni “she was probably happy that I talked to her” al G7“I didn’t have to talk to her, but she begged me to take a photo with her, I felt sorry for her.” The words of president of the USA, Donald Trumpreleased in an interview with The Air that blows are La7they immediately cause an uproar.

Contrary to the latest utterances of the tenant of the White House against the prime minister and against Italy, Palazzo Chigi decides to react immediately. First with the undersecretary to the presidency of the Council, Giovanbattista Fazzolari: “Trump’s delusions about Giorgia Meloni – he observes – are only the latest episode of attacks and insults aimed at European leaders. It is not clear whether by will or ineptitude he is ruining the historic relations between the United States and Europe. With his inappropriate outings he has succeeded in the difficult aim of making the USA unpopular with the entire European continent, damaging not only Europe but above all the United States”.

Trump then returned to criticize Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with the correspondent of Nbc Gabe Gutierrez. “She was a big fan – he said – but I don’t want her as a fan because she wasn’t there, as was the NATO group, when it came to the Strait of Hormuz”, he added, according to what was reported by the same journalist.

Giorgia Meloni’s reply

Then the prime minister herself intervenes: “Certain things deserve an immediate response. The statements of Donald Trump they are totally invented. I am frankly appalled.” And again: “I don’t know why the president of the United States behaves like this towards his allies. It’s not the first time this has happened. I can only say that I am sorry that he does not have the same determination with the enemies of the West, with the enemies of the United States, with leaderships with which he is much more accommodating. But one thing must be remembered: Italy and I never beg”, concluded Meloni who then receives the call from the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella.

The government’s reaction

The executive has nothing to hide the rift: the Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancel your visit to Business Forum Italia-Usascheduled for June 21st and 22nd Miami“President Trump’s serious and offensive words towards Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offend all of Italy”. The deputy prime minister was supposed to meet the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio.

The positions of the majority

From Trump “a lapse in style that is not good for the alliance”, says the Defense Minister, Guido Crosetto; “With our heads held high. We are not vassals”, reiterates the person responsible for Relations with Parliament, Luca Ciriani. The majority is united in rejecting Trump’s claims.

The criticisms of the parties

Brothers of Italy is very harsh towards the American president: “The international posture he is taking towards European leaders is – he states for example Francesco Filini – unworthy of the institutional role he holds as President of the United States of America. It is truly sad that a US President is forced to use these means to cover up the failures of recent months.”

The other political reactions

“With all the war fronts still open in the world, hopefully for a short time, it is not acceptable to argue with allies and friends who have always proven to be reliable. Italy and its government do not beg anyone”, underlines the Lega. Those of Trump “are unjustified and unacceptable words”, also says the leader of We moderates Maurizio Lupi.

Italy-USA: Miami business forum cancelled

In light of the cancellation of the Foreign Minister’s visit Antonio Tajani in the United States, the business and scientific forum scheduled in Miami on Monday 22 June will not take place. This was announced by the Farnesina. The Forum was planned as part of the political framework of the minister’s visit.