Trump escalates spat with Italy's Meloni over G7 photo claim
Le Monde · 20 Jun 2026

Trump escalates spat with Italy's Meloni over G7 photo claim

The US president told Italian broadcaster La7 that Giorgia Meloni 'begged' him for a picture at this week's G7 summit in France, saying he agreed only because he 'felt sorry for her.' Meloni angrily denied the claim, calling it 'made up.'


AI Translated Summary:
Trump's claim that Giorgia Meloni begged for a photo at the G7 summit has sparked a heated denial from the Italian Prime Minister, who labeled the assertion as fabricated. This exchange highlights the tensions and personal dynamics among world leaders at international events.


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