Trump and Meloni Dispute Over Photo Request at G7 Summit

During the G7 summit in Evian, France, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to President Donald Trump's claim that she had begged him for a photo. Meloni stated that Trump's assertion was 'totally fabricated.' Trump made the comments in an interview with Italian broadcaster La7, suggesting that Meloni had pleaded for a photo with him. In her response, Meloni expressed her surprise at Trump's remarks and criticized his treatment of allies compared to adversaries. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani also condemned Trump's comments as 'serious' and 'offensive' to Italy, leading to the cancellation of his planned trip to the U.S. next week. Video footage from the summit showed Meloni and Trump engaged in conversation, although Trump characterized the interaction as something he had granted rather than sought out. This exchange marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two leaders, who were previously seen as allies.