Meloni Slams Trump Over 'Begged for Photo' Claim

🗓 20 Jun 2026, 03:32 AM 👁 1

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly refuted claims by former US President Donald Trump that she 'begged' for a photo opportunity at the G7 summit. Meloni labelled the assertion as 'utterly fabricated'.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong rebuttal to statements made by former US President Donald Trump regarding their interaction at the G7 summit. Trump had alleged that Meloni 'begged' for a photo-op with him.

Meloni unequivocally denied these claims, characterizing them as entirely false and fabricated. She asserted that neither she nor Italy engage in such behavior, stating firmly, 'Italy and I never beg.'

The exchange highlights a public disagreement between the two leaders following the international summit.