Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has broken ranks with other G7 leaders by directly challenging Donald Trump. Unlike her peers who often absorb his criticisms, Meloni has escalated, accusing him of lying and pandering. This bold move, which includes canceling a US-Italy business forum, signals a shift from being seen as a Trump ally to a more independent leader, testing the waters of confronting the former US president publicly.

"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the…

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

President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni appeared friendly with each other at the G7 summit this week.

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…