‘Completely made up’: Italian PM denies Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied US President Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo during a recent summit. Meloni criticized Trump's remarks as 'completely made up,' sparking outrage in Italy, while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani labeled the comments 'offensive' and canceled a planned visit.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 17:30 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 17:40 UTC
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