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Meloni Slams Trump Over 'Begged for Photo' Claim
✍️ Rediff
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 09:02 AM
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly refuted claims by former US President Donald Trump that she 'begged' for a photo opportunity at the G7 summit. Meloni labelled the assertion as 'utterly fabricated'.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong rebuttal to statements made by former US President Donald Trump regarding their interaction at the G7 summit. Trump had alleged that Meloni 'begged' for a photo-op with him.
Meloni unequivocally denied these claims, characterizing them as entirely false and fabricated. She asserted that neither she nor Italy engage in such behavior, stating firmly, 'Italy and I never beg.'
The exchange highlights a public disagreement between the two leaders following the international summit.
Meloni unequivocally denied these claims, characterizing them as entirely false and fabricated. She asserted that neither she nor Italy engage in such behavior, stating firmly, 'Italy and I never beg.'
The exchange highlights a public disagreement between the two leaders following the international summit.