Meloni denies begging Trump for photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has responded with shock to President Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a joint photo at the G7 summit. Meloni stated she was 'stunned' by the comment, calling it a lie and expressing confusion over why Trump treats allies this way. She emphasized that neither she nor Italy ever begs. The exchange deepens the ongoing diplomatic rift between Italy and the United States, following Italy's cancellation of a planned trip to Washington.