Trump accuses Meloni of seeking G7 photo ops to boost popularity, widening Italy row
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Trump alleged that Meloni repeatedly sought photo opportunities with him at the G7 to boost her domestic popularity, a claim Meloni dismissed as made-up. He said she wanted to repair ties with Washington after U.S. actions against Iran, escalating a row that has strained Italy–U.S. relations, with Italy canceling a planned visit amid debates over NATO spending and the Iran crisis.
- Trump insists Italy’s Meloni sought photos with him to boost popularity Al Jazeera
- Trump hits out at Italy's Meloni after pushback on G7 photo claim BBC
- Meloni rips into Trump for ‘completely fabricated’ claims about a photo opp at the G7 Summit Fortune
- Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump The New York Times
- Italy's Meloni criticizes Trump's "constant, unprovoked attacks" as leaders trade barbs CBS News
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