Trump-Meloni spat grows over claim Italian PM 'begged' for photo: 'astonished'
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni (Photo: Reuters/File) New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 19, 2026 17:55 IST Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sharply rebuked US…
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Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni (Photo: Reuters/File) New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 19, 2026 17:55 IST Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sharply rebuked US President Donald Trump after he claimed she had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit, calling his remarks "completely made up" and expressing disappointment over his treatment of allies. Italian PM Meloni says she was ‘astonished’ by Trump claims that she ‘begged’ him for a photo - as it happened. Trump-Meloni row: Italian PM rejects Trump’s ‘begged for a photo’ claim, Foreign Minister cancels US visit.
Furthermore, US-Italy relations Meloni was once among Trump's strongest supporters in Europe. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that he was canceling his planned visit to the United States on June 21-22, describing Trump's comments as an insult to both Meloni and the Italian nation. According to a transcript provided by the broadcaster, Trump said Meloni “wanted a picture with me so badly” and suggested he agreed only because he “felt sorry for her,” reported news agency AFP.
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — "Donald Trump's statements are completely made up. ; I wouldn't have taken it, but I felt sorry for her.” La7 aired a dubbed version of the….
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Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni (Photo: Reuters/File) New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 19, 2026 17:55 IST Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sharply rebuked US President Donald Trump after he claimed she had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit, calling his remarks "completely made up" and expressing disappointment over his treatment of allies.
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Italian PM Meloni says she was ‘astonished’ by Trump claims that she ‘begged’ him for a photo - as it happened.
according to The Guardian - WorldTrump-Meloni row: Italian PM rejects Trump’s ‘begged for a photo’ claim, Foreign Minister cancels US visit.
according to LivemintUS-Italy relations Meloni was once among Trump's strongest supporters in Europe.
according to India Today +1Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that he was canceling his planned visit to the United States on June 21-22, describing Trump's comments as an insult to both Meloni and the Italian nation.
according to India Today +1According to a transcript provided by the broadcaster, Trump said Meloni “wanted a picture with me so badly” and suggested he agreed only because he “felt sorry for her,” reported news agency AFP.
according to Hindustan Times - World NewsItalian PM Giorgia Meloni responds after Donald Trump says she ‘begged’ for photo at G7 summit (Reuters, AFP) The dispute quickly escalated, with Italy ’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani cancelling a planned trip to the United States and condemning Trump’s comments as an insult to the country.
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- "Donald Trump's statements are completely made up.India Today
- I wouldn't have taken it, but I felt sorry for her.” La7 aired a dubbed version of the…Hindustan Times - World News
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- Trump made the remarks in an interview with Italian television channel La7.India Today
- Meloni rejects Trump's version of events The controversy erupted after Trump, speaking to..Hindustan Times - World News
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Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni (Photo: Reuters/File) New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 19, 2026 17:55 IST Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…
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