Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7 (opens original article in a new tab)

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' him for a photo, calling the story 'made-up' and criticizing his behavior towards allies, as their relationship faces strain over previous disagreements.

• Italy's foreign minister cancelled a trip to the US after Trump claimed Meloni 'begged' him for a photo
• Meloni called Trump's comments 'made-up' and emphasized Italy never begs
• Trump's remarks followed a series of incidents that weakened their political relationship
• Italian leaders from multiple parties condemned Trump's remarks as disrespectful and damaging