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Italy PM Meloni Denies Trump's 'Begging' Claim, Cancels US Visit
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🗓 20 Jun 2026, 10:32 AM
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly refuted claims by former US President Donald Trump that she "begged" for a G7 photograph, labelling the assertion as "fabricated."
A significant diplomatic disagreement has emerged following allegations made by former US President Donald Trump concerning Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Trump claimed that Meloni had "begged" for a photograph during a G7 summit.
Prime Minister Meloni issued a firm denial of these remarks, characterizing them as entirely "fabricated." This public refutation has escalated the situation, leading to a notable diplomatic consequence.
In response to the controversy, Italy's Foreign Minister has reportedly cancelled an upcoming visit to the United States, underscoring the seriousness of the diplomatic rift between the two nations.
Prime Minister Meloni issued a firm denial of these remarks, characterizing them as entirely "fabricated." This public refutation has escalated the situation, leading to a notable diplomatic consequence.
In response to the controversy, Italy's Foreign Minister has reportedly cancelled an upcoming visit to the United States, underscoring the seriousness of the diplomatic rift between the two nations.