Meloni Hits Back as Trump Escalates G7 Photo Spat
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump are engaged in a public diplomatic spat following a disagreement over a photo request at the G7 summit. Trump accused Meloni of begging for a photo to boost her domestic popularity, while Meloni dismissed the claims as unprovoked and senseless attacks.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights a growing personal and political rift between the US administration and a key European right-wing ally, potentially impacting transatlantic relations.
US President Donald Trump greets Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. Photo: EVAN VUCCI / POOL / AFP
The article presents both sides of the argument, quoting both Trump's social media posts and Meloni's Instagram response without taking a definitive stance.
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