Italy's Meloni pushes back on Trump's 'fabricated' claim as top diplomat cancels U.S. trip
Summary
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the Italian government strongly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that she begged for a photo with him at the recent G7 summit. In response, Italy’s Foreign Minister canceled a U.S. visit, calling Trump's comments offensive to Italy and Meloni.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump claimed Meloni begged him for a photo during the G7 summit.
- Italian Prime Minister Meloni called Trump's claims "completely fabricated" and said Italy does not beg.
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned trip to the U.S. over Trump’s remarks.
- Italian officials, including ministers and the President, showed strong support for Meloni.
- Meloni has criticized some U.S. policies, including the war in Iran and Trump's stances on Ukraine and Gaza.
- Meloni had positioned herself as a link between the U.S. and Europe at the start of Trump’s second term.
- Relations between Italy and the U.S. have worsened due to disagreements on foreign policy and trade issues.
- Trump’s previous comments had also criticized Meloni for not supporting the U.S.-Israel war in Iran.
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