US President Donald Trump accused Italian PM Giorgia Meloni of repeatedly requesting a photo, following her criticism of his alleged fabricated story.
Meloni dismissed Trump's claims as 'completely made up'
Jun 21, 2026
09:41 am
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are embroiled in a public spat over claims made by the former.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that Meloni repeatedly asked him for a photograph during the G7 Summit in France, linking it to her declining popularity in Italy.
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