President Donald Trump on Saturday criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, insisting that she asked for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit. Trump claimed Meloni “begged” for the photo during the G7 meeting in France, which Meloni has called “completely fabricated.” The dispute began this week with Trump’s interview with an Italian broadcaster, during which he made the claim about the photo.
Trump’s Comments
Trump wrote on his social media platform that Meloni asked “over and over” for a picture with him during the G-7 meeting in France. He also complained that Meloni would not allow the U.S. to use Italy’s landing strips or runways during the Iran war. Trump claimed that Meloni “wants to be friends again” in light of the initial deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war.
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