President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, alleging she repeatedly sought a photo with him at the G7 summit and accusing Italy of insufficient cooperation during the Iran war. Meloni has refuted Trump's claims, calling them "completely fabricated" and asserting her popularity stems from defending Italy's national interests, not her relationship with him. The dispute has led to diplomatic repercussions.

Trump reportedly claimed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “begged” for a photo with him at France’s G7 summit this week.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly refuted claims made by former US President Donald Trump. Trump alleged Meloni begged him for a photograph at a G7 summit. Meloni…

Trump alleged that Meloni had "begged" to have a photograph taken with him at the 52nd G7 summit in Evian