Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly refuted a claim by former U.S. President Donald Trump that she 'begged' for a photo with him at the recent G7 summit in France. In a video posted on social media, Meloni described the allegation as 'completely made-up' and expressed shock at the false narrative.
The incident stems from Trump's remarks during a campaign rally where he stated that Meloni 'begged' for a photograph. However, Meloni's office has provided evidence showing that the photo was taken at the request of Trump's team, not hers. The G7 summit, held in June 2026 in France, was a gathering of world leaders to discuss global issues.
Meloni's response has garnered widespread attention, with many political analysts noting the tension between the two leaders. The Italian Prime Minister emphasized that she respects all world leaders but will not tolerate falsehoods about her conduct. No further comments have been made by Trump's camp as of now.
