Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo during the recent G7 summit, calling it completely fabricated and offensive. The Italian government expressed outrage, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceling his planned trip to the United States this weekend.
Key Takeaways
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo during the G7 summit, calling it completely fabricated. The Italian government expressed outrage, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceling his planned trip to the United States.
- Giorgia Meloni denies Trump's claim of begging for a photo at G7 summit
- Italian Foreign Minister cancels U.S. visit in protest
- Tensions rise between Italy and the U.S. over various political issues
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trump's Claim About Meloni Begging For A Photo | Broad Agreement | Trump said Meloni begged for a photo at G7 summit. | |
| Meloni's Response To Trump's Claims | Broad Agreement | Meloni denied the claim, calling it completely fabricated and offensive. | |
| Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Us Trip | Broad Agreement | Antonio Tajani canceled his planned trip to the United States this weekend. |
Trump's Claim About Meloni Begging For A Photo
Broad AgreementTrump said Meloni begged for a photo at G7 summit.
Meloni's Response To Trump's Claims
Broad AgreementMeloni denied the claim, calling it completely fabricated and offensive.
Italian Foreign Minister Cancels Us Trip
Broad AgreementAntonio Tajani canceled his planned trip to the United States this weekend.
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In an interview broadcast on Italian TV channel La7, Trump said Meloni had 'begged' him for a photo-op at the G7 meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France. He claimed he agreed only because he felt sorry for her. The broadcaster has a dubbed version of the conversation online but not the original English audio.
Meloni responded immediately from a European Union summit in Brussels, trashing Trump's 'made-up' account and firing back: 'Neither I nor Italy ever beg.' She also accused him of acting with far greater deference to the enemies of the West than he does towards old, established allies. This exchange marks a sharp deterioration in ties between the U.S. and Italy.
The relationship between Meloni and Trump has been strained over several issues, including the U.S. war in Iran, which Meloni has said was illegal, and Trump's position on Ukraine, which Italy strongly supports. Other points of contention include Trump's tariffs and strong U.S. support of Israel over its war in Gaza.
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