Trump doubles down on criticism of Italy’s Meloni: ‘She was a big fan’
Meloni rejected Trump’s claim that she begged for a photo, and Italian officials called his remarks offensive as tensions widened after the summit exchange.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump told NBC News that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "begged" for a photo during the G7 summit, sparking an immediate international dispute.
- Trump's criticism regarding the Strait of Hormuz originated from a translated interview with La7, following their meeting in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled his visit to the United States scheduled for 21 and 22 June, stating that the president's remarks "offend all of Italy."
- Responding to the claims, Meloni declared in a video posted on Friday, "Neither I nor Italy ever beg," adding that she was "astounded" by the comments.
- Relations between the leaders have significantly deteriorated since Meloni defended the criticism of the United States war with Iran, suggesting ideological disagreements are overriding their previously stable partnership.
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In a video message, Maloney accused Donald Trump of fabricating a false narrative based on no truth. She called Trump's statements shocking and said she couldn't understand why the US president behaves this way toward his aides. Trump made several remarks about Maloney, including how she was nervous about being photographed.
According to the Italian Prime Minister, his former ally just made up the story that he had begged him for a photo together at the G7 summit.
"Clinical" hypotheses are sought for the behavior of the US president. The possible genesis of the confrontation at the G7 of Evian
Italian PM Meloni slams President Trump over photo claims: ‘Neither I nor Italy ever beg’
President Trump says Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni begged him for a photo with him at the G7 summit. She says his comments are “completely fabricated.” Republican strategist Brad Todd says if it’s true, it is “surprising” and “confusing” since she’s “as good a friend he has in Western Europe.”
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