'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni hits back at Trump claim that she begged for a photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denied former US President Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo at the recent G7 summit, sparking a diplomatic spat between Rome and Washington.
Diplomatic spat between Italy and US
A diplomatic dispute erupted on Friday between Italy and the United States after Donald Trump told Italian media that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had 'begged him for a photo' at the recent G7 summit. The remark immediately sparked outrage in Italian political circles and beyond.
Meloni's response
Meloni fired back, asserting that neither she nor Italy ever begs. Her statement firmly rejected Trump's allegations, which have drawn significant attention.
The incident comes at a time when U.S.-Italy relations are particularly important amid current geopolitical challenges. Trump, in his interview with Italian media, claimed that Meloni asked him for a joint photo, prompting a sharp response from Rome.
The Italian prime minister made clear that such claims are false and offensive. It remains to be seen whether this incident will affect future cooperation between the two nations, but it has certainly captured international attention.
