Trump deepens the dustup with Italy’s Meloni over a disputed photo from the G7 summit
Summary
President Donald Trump said that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo with him at the recent G7 summit, which Meloni denies. The disagreement has caused tension between the U.S. and Italy, including the cancellation of a visit by Italy’s foreign minister to the U.S.Key Facts
- President Trump claims Meloni asked many times for a photo with him at the G7 summit in France.
- Prime Minister Meloni calls Trump’s photo claim “completely fabricated.”
- The dispute started after Trump’s interview on an Italian TV network.
- Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned trip to the U.S. because of the disagreement.
- Trump also criticized Italy for not letting the U.S. use its military bases during the Iran war.
- Italy refused to allow American bombers to use a base in Sicily without approval from its parliament.
- Trump said Meloni is less popular in Italy partly due to her stance on the U.S. and Iran.
- Trump suggested Meloni wants to improve relations following the initial U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.
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