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Italy Cancels US Visit After Trump Says Meloni 'Begged' Him For Photo

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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