Meloni says Trump 'completely made up' claim she 'begged' him for a photo at G7
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that she 'begged' for a photo with him at the G7 summit. The dispute has caused a diplomatic rift, leading Italy to cancel a planned ministerial visit to the US.
Why it matters
The public spat highlights a significant deterioration in relations between two key Western allies, potentially impacting future diplomatic cooperation.
The relationship between the two right-wing leaders has deteriorated over disagreements on the war in the Middle East. ( AP: Evan Vucci )
The article presents both sides of the conflict, though it focuses heavily on Meloni's denial and the resulting diplomatic fallout.
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