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Meloni says Trump 'completely made up' claim she 'begged' him for a photo
Key takeaways
- The relationship between the two right-wing leaders has deteriorated over disagreements on the war in the Middle East.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says US President Donald Trump "completely made up" a story about her begging him for a photo at the G7 summit.
- In an interview with an Italian TV station, Mr Trump said he wouldn't have taken a photo with Meloni but he "felt sorry for her."
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The relationship between the two right-wing leaders has deteriorated over disagreements on the war in the Middle East. (AP: Evan Vucci)
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says US President Donald Trump "completely made up" a story about her begging him for a photo at the G7 summit.
In an interview with an Italian TV station, Mr Trump said he wouldn't have taken a photo with Meloni but he "felt sorry for her."
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