Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity'
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly pushed back against Donald Trump's claims that she 'begged' for a photo with him at the G7 summit. Meloni stated that her popularity is based on defending Italian interests, not her relationship with the US President.
Why it matters
This diplomatic friction highlights the strained communication between the current US political leadership and European allies.
Giorgia Meloni has previously had the US president s ear. ( Reuters: Remo Casilli/File )
The article presents both sides of the dispute, citing statements from both the Italian Prime Minister and the US President.
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