Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly denied claims by Donald Trump that she begged him for a photograph at the G7 summit. The dispute has caused diplomatic friction, with Italy's Foreign Minister canceling a planned trip to the United States.
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Public disagreements between heads of state can strain international alliances and diplomatic relations.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Paul Kirby , Europe digital editor and Davide Ghiglione , Rome Neither I nor Italy ever beg : Meloni on Trump after false anecdote Italy s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said she is astonished after President Donald Trump told Italian TV she had "begged" him for a picture with her, in comments that have provoked an open row between the two leaders.
The article presents both sides of the personal dispute while noting the resulting diplomatic consequences.
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