Giorgia Meloni denies Trump's claims, Italy cancels US visit in protest
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied US President Donald Trump's claim that she begged for a photo at the G7 Summit. Meloni called his statements 'completely made up' and described them as disappointing. In response, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned visit to the US, condemning Trump's remarks as offensive to Italy.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 23:03 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 23:10 UTC
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