Trump hits out at Italy's Meloni after pushback on G7 photo claim
Summary
President Donald Trump said Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo together at the G7 summit. Meloni denied this claim and criticized Trump’s behavior toward allies, while tensions between the U.S. and Italy have grown due to disagreements over military operations involving Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump claimed Meloni asked "over and over" for a photo at the G7 summit.
- Meloni called Trump’s photo claim false and said neither she nor Italy "ever beg."
- Trump accused Meloni of not supporting U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
- Italy reportedly denied the U.S. use of an air base in Sicily for military actions against Iran.
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned visit to the U.S.
- The leaders have had a political relationship, with Meloni attending Trump’s 2025 inauguration as the only European leader.
- Meloni said Trump’s critical comments about Pope Leo XIV were unacceptable.
- Despite political ties, recent exchanges have increased tensions between Italy and the U.S.
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