Italy Cancels US Visit After Trump Says Meloni 'Begged' Him For Photo
Summary
Italy's foreign minister canceled a visit to the United States after President Donald Trump said that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had begged him for a photo at the G7 summit. Meloni denied the claim and called it false, while Italy's foreign minister called Trump's remarks offensive.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump said Meloni begged him for a photo at the G7 summit.
- Trump claimed he took the photo out of pity.
- Giorgia Meloni denied the story, saying neither she nor Italy would ever beg.
- Italy's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, called Trump's comments serious and offensive.
- Tajani canceled his planned U.S. visit scheduled for Sunday and Monday because of the remarks.
- The G7 summit took place between Monday and Wednesday of the same week.
- Meloni is considered one of Trump's closest political allies in Europe.
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