Meloni criticizes Trump for fabricated claim about G7 photo request
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned US President Donald Trump for claiming she 'begged' him for a photo at the G7 summit. Meloni described Trump's statements as 'completely made up' and criticized his deference towards enemies of the West. Following the incident, Italy's foreign minister canceled an upcoming visit to the US, calling the remarks offensive.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 12:10 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 12:20 UTC
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