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Meloni says Trump 'completely made up' claim she 'begged' him for a photo

ABC Australia · Jun 19, 2026, 12:10 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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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