Italian PM Meloni disputes Donald Trump's remarks regarding G7 summit photo
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Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has refuted claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump about their interaction at a recent G7 meeting. The dispute centers on an allegation that Ms. Meloni requested him to take a photograph with her.
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Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has responded to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding their interactions during a recent G7 summit. The dispute follows an assertion by Mr. Trump, reported by The Mirror, that Ms. Meloni had "begged" him for a photo while they were seated on a sofa. In those remarks, Mr. Trump stated he felt sorry for her at the time of the request.
According to reporting from the Indian Express, Ms. Meloni countered these claims by stating that Italy would never "beg." This statement serves as a direct response to Mr. Trump's characterization of their exchange. The two leaders were photographed together during the summit, which preceded the public disagreement over the nature of their interaction at the event.