Meloni Slams Trump’s False Claims

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is firing back at Donald Trump after he claimed she “begged” for a photo at the G7 summit—something she calls outright fabricated and deeply offensive. Meloni, no longer backing down, says Italy doesn’t beg and has made it clear she’s tired of Trump’s attacks. The fallout is swift: Italy’s Foreign Minister canceled a U.S. trip and a major Miami forum, calling Trump’s remarks disrespectful to Italy and its alliance. Analysts say Meloni’s defiant stance is turning the narrative around, countering claims she’s a Trump loyalist. She also criticized Trump for not showing the same resolve toward Western enemies as he does toward allies. Italy’s political leadership, including President Mattarella, has rallied behind her, emphasizing the deep historical ties—and the sacrifices American soldiers have made—that Trump’s comments now threaten. 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/dd62840a6b7d4312