Italy and the United States have plunged into a diplomatic spat on Friday, after Donald Trump told Italian media that its prime minister had "begged him for a photo" at the recent G7 summit. It immediately sparked outrage in Italian political circles and beyond, drawing a response from Georgia Meloni herself as the fallout continues. Story by Luke Shrago.
'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni hits back at Trump claim that she begged for a photo
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Fri 13:35 - The Hill
Meloni rebukes Trump over G7 photo claims: 'Neither I nor Italy ever beg'
Fri 15:03 - Fox News
Trump-Meloni spat grows over claim Italian PM 'begged' for photo: 'astonished'
Fri 23:00 - DW All
Meloni 'stunned' by Trump's comment she 'begged' for photo
Fri 23:00 - DW Top
Meloni 'stunned' by Trump's comment she 'begged' for photo