Meloni criticizes Trump for 'made-up' claims about G7 encounter
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized former President Donald Trump for claiming she 'begged' him for a photo at the G7 summit. Meloni called his remarks 'made-up' and expressed disbelief over his behavior towards allies. The incident reflects a deterioration of their previously close relationship amid rising tensions over U.S. foreign policy.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 13:42 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 13:50 UTC
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