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U.S. President Donald Trump called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a 'nice person' but criticized her for not helping in the conflict with Iran, escalating a diplomatic dispute that strains bilateral ties. Trump previously accused Meloni of begging for a photo at a G7 summit, which she denied.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's public feud with President Donald Trump is described by analysts as a strategic move to enhance her domestic and international standing ahead of Italy's 2027 general election. The dispute escalated after Trump claimed Meloni 'begged' for a photo at the G7, prompting Meloni to deny the accusation and assert Italy's national interests, while experts suggested the confrontation could yield political benefits despite declining approval ratings.

President Donald Trump accused Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of begging for a photo at the G7 summit and criticized Italy's cooperation during the Iran war. Meloni denied the claims, calling Trump's attacks 'senseless' and stating her popularity is based on defending Italy's national interests.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni and the Italian government condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming she 'begged' for a photo-op at the G7 Summit. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned trip to the U.S. in response, calling Trump's remarks 'serious and offensive.' Meloni released a video denying the claims, stating they were 'completely fabricated' and expressing frustration over Trump's treatment of allies.

US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking the dispute to tensions over Iran and NATO.

Italy's top diplomat canceled a trip to the U.S. after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized President Trump's claim that she 'pleaded' for a photo at the G7 summit. The dispute arose when Trump stated this to Italian broadcaster La7.

Italy's government criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming Premier Giorgia Meloni begged for a photo during the G7 summit. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a U.S. trip, calling Trump's remarks offensive, while Meloni denied the claims as fabricated in a video. Trump made the comments in a La7 interview, suggesting he felt sorry for Meloni and agreed to the photo-op.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that she begged him for a photo, calling the statement 'completely made up' in a video posted on X. Trump had made the comment to Italy’s La7 after the G7 summit in France, suggesting he felt sorry for Meloni when she requested the photo.

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned U.S. trip in response to President Donald Trump’s claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a photo with him at the G7 summit. Meloni denied the claim, calling it 'completely fabricated' and stating 'Italy and I do not beg.'

Italy’s foreign minister canceled a US trip after US President Donald Trump made comments reportedly mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called Trump’s remarks 'grave and offensive,' while Meloni expressed being 'stunned' by the comments.