Italy's foreign minister canceled a planned trip to the United States following reported remarks made by President Donald Trump.
Trump said Meloni had “begged” him for a photo at the G7 summit, and he obliged because he felt sorry for her, according to an Italian translation of his comments posted by Italy’s La7 TV.
Meloni has said his comments are "completely fabricated" and that Italy never begs, marking another rift between the once-close leaders.
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US President Donald Trump’s comments to an Italian media outlet about the country’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have sparked a fresh diplomatic incident.
