A fresh diplomatic controversy has erupted between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the former claimed that the Italian leader had “begged” him for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit in France. Meloni strongly rejected Trump’s claim, calling it “completely made up” and expressing disappointment over the remarks. This comes despite recent efforts by both leaders to stabilise ties following disagreements earlier this year, particularly over developments linked to the Iran conflict.
‘Neither I nor Italy ever beg’: Meloni hits back after Trump claims she ‘begged’ for photo with him at G7
