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Italian Politics Unites Against Trump Over 'Begged for Photo' Claim

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Italian politicians across the spectrum criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged for a photo.
  • Meloni called Trump's assertion an "invention," while Italy's foreign minister canceled a trip to Miami over the "offensive" remarks.
  • Trump's comments, made in a TV interview, have sparked outrage and accusations of lying and disrespect toward a key ally.

Italian political leaders have united in condemning U.S. President Donald Trump after he claimed Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pleaded with him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit. Meloni herself dismissed the assertion as an "invention," expressing astonishment at Trump's version of their encounter.

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned visit to Miami in response to Trump's "grave and offensive words," stating they insulted all of Italy. Other officials echoed this sentiment, with the undersecretary to the presidency calling Trump's remarks "incompetent" and damaging to U.S.-Europe relations. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto defended Meloni's integrity, suggesting she would never beg for a photo.

Meloni calificó de "invento" la versión de Trump de su encuentro en la cumbre del G7 en Évian, según dice en un mensaje en sus redes sociales.

— Giorgia MeloniMeloni responded to Trump's claims on social media.

Leaders from various parties, including Azione, the Five Star Movement (M5S), and the governing Noi Moderati, denounced Trump's comments. They labeled him a "compulsive liar" and a "comic book bully," emphasizing that such insults are unacceptable and undermine national honor. The controversy stems from a TV interview where Trump alleged Meloni "begged" for a photo, a claim strongly refuted by Italian officials and the Prime Minister.

No puedo imaginar a Giorgia Meloni pidiéndole una fotografía a nadie, ni siquiera bajo amenaza.

— Guido CrosettoThe Defense Minister defended Meloni's dignity.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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