Outrage in Italy after Trump says Meloni 'begged' for photo op (opens original article in a new tab)

Italy expressed anger after Donald Trump's remarks mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with officials condemning his comments and canceling a visit.

• Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejected Donald Trump's claims that she 'begged' for a photo op at the G7 summit.
• Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called Trump's comments 'grave and offensive' and canceled a planned US visit.
• Trump suggested Meloni was 'happy' he spoke to her, which she called 'made up' and denied any begging.