Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that former US President Donald Trump fabricated a story that she "begged" him for a photograph at the G7 summit. Meloni expressed astonishment at Trump's comments, calling them "made-up" and regrettable, leading Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to cancel a trip to the US.

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The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

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