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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied President Donald Trump's claim that she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit.

Evian-les-Bains, France

Who
Giorgia Meloni (Italy's Prime Minister), Donald Trump (President), Antonio Tajani (Italian Foreign Minister)
What
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied President Donald Trump's claim that she "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:32:55 GMT · 1d 16h ago
Where
Evian-les-Bains, France ·
Why
The dispute arose after Trump told an Italian broadcaster that Meloni had pleaded for a photo at the G7 summit, which Meloni called "totally fabricated."
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The dispute escalated with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani condemning Trump's comments and canceling a planned trip to the U.S., marking a downturn in relations between the two leaders.

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