Meloni hits back as Trump escalates G7 photo spat
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly pushed back against Donald Trump following his claims that she begged for a photo with him at the G7 summit. The dispute has escalated into a personal rift, with Trump criticizing Meloni's domestic performance and foreign policy decisions.
Why it matters
The public spat highlights a significant diplomatic breakdown between a key European leader and the US President, potentially impacting transatlantic relations.
Copied WASHINGTON: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying his "constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless" after he escalated a diplomatic row by accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him.
The article presents both sides of the conflict, quoting both Trump's accusations and Meloni's rebuttals.
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