Former US President Donald Trump has publicly reiterated claims that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni repeatedly requested a photograph with him during the recent G7 summit. Trump also criticized Meloni’s domestic popularity, suggesting it is undeserved. These remarks follow previous instances of Trump’s critical comments regarding Meloni and Italy. The statements are exacerbating existing tensions between the governments of Italy and the United States. Italian officials have not yet officially responded to Trump’s latest accusations, but the situation is being closely watched by international observers. This public dispute risks straining transatlantic relations at a sensitive geopolitical moment. The ongoing back-and-forth raises questions about the future of US-Italy cooperation.