Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has disputed a claim made by former US President Donald Trump, stating that he fabricated a story about her begging for a photo with him at the G7 summit. Meloni's denial suggests a deterioration in their previously close relationship. The rift appears to have originated from Trump's decision to take a confrontational stance with Iran, which has driven a wedge between the two leaders. Their public disagreement indicates a significant shift in their dynamic since Trump's controversial foreign policy move.

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