Meloni Slams Trump’s Fabricated Claims

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is furious after Donald Trump allegedly claimed she “begged” for a photo at a summit — a remark she calls “completely fabricated” and says reflects a troubling lack of respect from an ally. The incident has sparked a diplomatic rift, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceling a U.S. trip to discuss critical minerals and economic security. Meloni slammed Trump for not holding his allies to the same standards as “enemies of the West,” while this isn’t the first clash — earlier this year, they traded barbs over the Pope and Italy’s foreign policy. With bilateral talks now on hold, the future of U.S.-Italy relations hangs in the balance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1b9322168c42902