Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘totally invented’ story that she begged him for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly refuted claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that she begged for a photo with him at a G7 summit. The incident has caused diplomatic friction, leading to the cancellation of a planned ministerial visit to the U.S.
Why it matters
This diplomatic spat highlights the volatility in international relations and the personal nature of political alliances between world leaders.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the U.S. President told an Italian TV channel that she had “begged” him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit. Meloni said she was “astonished” by his comments, which were “completely made up”.
The article reports on the conflicting statements from both sides, maintaining a balanced account of the diplomatic fallout.
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