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Meloni Fires Back After Trump Claims She ‘Begged’ For Photo. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has hit back after President Donald Trump claimed she “begged” him for a photo during this week’s G7 summit. Trump said Meloni wanted a picture with him “so badly” and suggested he only agreed because he felt sorry for her. Meloni dismissed the remarks as “completely made-up,” insisting that neither she nor Italy ever beg for anything. The exchange marks the latest escalation in tensions between the two leaders following previous disagreements over comments Trump made about Pope Leo. Despite appearing together several times during the G7 summit, their relationship has again come under public scrutiny. Meloni said she was stunned by Trump’s comments and suggested he should focus more attention on the enemies of the West. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani described the remarks as offensive to Italy and cancelled a planned trip to the United States. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto also defended Meloni, saying he could not imagine her asking anyone for a photo.
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