Italy Cancels US Trip After Trump Photo Claim
Trump said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged for a photo with him. This happened at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
Meloni said she was stunned by Trump's comment. She called his account completely made up.
Meloni posted a video saying neither she nor Italy ever begs. She noted this was not the first time Trump treated allies this way.
Italy's top diplomat then canceled a planned trip to the United States. Meloni had been seen as one of Trump's closest European allies.
Klear Note — The G7 is a group of seven wealthy democracies that meet yearly. Italy is a key US ally in Europe.
Key Terms 2
- G7 summit Meeting of leaders from 7 of the world's largest economies
- diplomat A government official who manages relations with other countries