Giorgia Meloni criticizes Trump, rejects claims of weakness and begging
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticized Donald Trump after he claimed she had 'begged' for a photo at the G7 meeting. In response, Meloni labeled Trump's comments as 'made up' and rejected any implication of weakness, stating, 'I do not beg, nor does Italy.' The clash poses electoral benefits for Meloni amid her declining popularity.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 05:11 UTC
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