Trump and Meloni clash over photo request story

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denied Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' him for a photo at the G7 summit. Trump had said during a campaign event that Meloni asked for the picture and that he felt sorry for her. Meloni responded publicly, calling the story 'totally invented' and saying she was 'astonished' by the remarks.

The dispute has caused outrage in Italy, with many criticizing Trump's version of events. Meloni's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, also weighed in, though the focus remains on the clash between the two leaders. The incident has drawn attention to the relationship between Italy and the US ahead of the upcoming US election.

As of now, neither side has backed down. Trump continues to repeat his claim, while Meloni insists it never happened. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between the two politicians, but no further action has been taken.