Meloni left ‘stunned’ after Trump claims she begged him for a photo
Summary
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied President Donald Trump’s claim that she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit. The disagreement has caused anger in Italy and led to the cancellation of a planned trip by Italy’s foreign minister to the US.Key Facts
- President Trump said Meloni begged him to take a photo with her during the G7 summit.
- Meloni responded by saying Trump’s story was completely made up.
- Meloni expressed surprise and disappointment at Trump’s behavior toward allies.
- Italy’s foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, canceled a trip to the US in protest.
- The dispute follows a recent falling out between Meloni and Trump over Italy’s refusal to support a US-Israeli war in Iran and Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo.
- Opposition leader Giuseppe Conte said Italy was humiliated by Trump’s remarks.
- A government official said Trump’s comments harm US-European relations and make the US unpopular in Europe.
- Meloni had previously maintained good relations with Trump, attending his presidential inauguration as the only European leader.
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