Italian Prime Minister denies taking a photo with Trump as begging act

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denied making a request to US President Donald Trump for a photograph during the recent G7 summit. According to reports, Trump had claimed that Meloni “begged” for the photo.

In response, Meloni posted a video message on social media, stating she was “stunned” by the claim and expressing her disagreement with it. She also stated that “Italy and I do not beg”.

Meloni’s statement appears to contradict Trump’s account of the incident. The Italian Prime Minister has not provided further details about the circumstances surrounding the request for a photograph.

The video message posted by Meloni shows her speaking directly to the camera, where she expresses her surprise at being accused of making such a request. She also emphasizes that Italy and its leaders do not engage in begging behavior.

It is unclear what prompted Trump’s claim that Meloni had asked for a photo. The incident has sparked attention on social media, with many users reacting to the video message posted by Meloni.

The G7 summit was attended by leaders from seven major economies, including the United States and Italy. The event provided an opportunity for world leaders to discuss pressing global issues and forge alliances.

Source: Al Jazeera