Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her (opens original article in a new tab)

Trump and Italy's Giorgia Meloni, once close allies, are experiencing a widening rift as Meloni criticized Trump in a social media video and Italy's top diplomat canceled a U.S. visit over alleged remarks.

• Trump and Italy's Giorgia Meloni had a close relationship but are now experiencing a widening rift
• Meloni criticized Trump in a video post on social media, stating 'Italy and I do not beg'
• Italy's top diplomat canceled a visit to the U.S. due to alleged remarks made by Trump