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Trump ‘totally fabricated’ claim she begged him for a photo, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni says
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly denied former U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that she begged him for a photo at the recent G7 summit, calling the accusation "totally fabricated."
- Trump alleged Meloni pleaded for a photo, but video footage showed the two engaged in a one-on-one conversation, with Meloni appearing animated and Trump largely unresponsive.
- The dispute has escalated diplomatic tensions, with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemning Trump's remarks as offensive to Italy and canceling a planned U.S. visit.
- The incident reflects a broader cooling in relations between Meloni and Trump, who were once close political allies but have recently clashed over issues including NATO support and the Iran conflict.
- Meloni criticized Trump’s approach to international relations, suggesting he shows less respect to longtime Western allies than to their adversaries, highlighting growing divisions between the two leaders.
