Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

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• Italy’s Meloni says Trump ‘totally invented’ story that she begged him for photo.

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• The Italian prime minister has accused Trump of making up a story that she 'begged' him for a photo at G7 in France.

  according to Al Jazeera English — All News

• Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she was “frankly stunned” and rejected the US president’s claims as “made up.”

  according to Channel News Asia +2

• Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her.

  according to NPR — News +4

• The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

  according to BBC News - Top Stories +1

• Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.

  according to NPR — News +2

• Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump's claims "serious and offensive" toward Meloni and all of Italy.

  according to PBS NewsHour — The Latest +1

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