ToplineTrump continued lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday morning, blasting her over her lack of support for the Iran war and reaffirming his controversial claim that she begged him for a photo at this week’s G7 summit.Meloni denied Trump's claim she "begged" for a photo with him at the G7 summit.(Photo by EVAN VUCCI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Key FactsTrump said in a Truth Social post Meloni asked “over and over,” for a photo with him at the summit, claiming her level of popularity in Italy was declining.Trump added Meloni “turned down” the U.S. “when it came to denying Iran from obtaining or developing a Nuclear Weapon.”The president referenced when Italy denied the U.S. military permission to land at one of its bases a few weeks after Operation Epic Fury was initiated against Iran.Meloni on Friday denied Trump’s claim she begged for a photo at the G7 summit, saying in a video statement she was “astonished” by Trump’s comments and that, “Neither I nor Italy ever beg.”Meloni has not publicly responded to Trump’s latest comments.TangentItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled his Sunday visit to the U.S. over Trump’s comments, calling them “serious and offensive” to “all of Italy.” Tajani was scheduled to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Trump vs. Meloni: Trump Continues Lashing Out, Claims She ‘Begged’ For Picture At G7
Meloni defended herself against Trump on Saturday, saying he fabricated a claim that she begged him for a photo at this week’s G7 summit.












