Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni forcefully denied on Friday that she had begged Donald Trump for a photograph at the G7 summit in Evian, dismissing his claim as “completely made up” and warning that the episode had poisoned relations between Rome and Washington. Speaking to reporters in Rome, Meloni declared, “Neither I nor Italy ever beg,” as diplomatic fallout deepened after Italy’s foreign minister cancelled a planned visit to the United States.

The dispute erupted after Trump told Italian media that Meloni had “begged him for a photo” during the summit, a remark that swiftly drew outrage in Rome. Meloni’s office responded within hours, calling the allegation “false and defamatory,” while Italy’s foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, announced the cancellation of his trip to Washington scheduled for next week. The move underscores the rapid deterioration of what had been portrayed as a close personal and political alliance between Meloni and Trump.

Trump doubled down on his claim in a social media post on Friday, repeating that Meloni had sought a photograph with him at the G7. The White House has not issued an official statement, but the episode has already reverberated across European capitals, where it is seen as emblematic of the unpredictable nature of Trump’s diplomacy. Analysts note that the spat comes at a sensitive moment for transatlantic relations, with European leaders increasingly wary of Trump’s rhetoric and policy unpredictability.

Meloni’s denial has been echoed by senior figures in her government, who insist the prime minister’s conduct at the summit was consistent with diplomatic protocol. “Prime Minister Meloni conducts herself with dignity and authority,” said a government spokesperson. “Any suggestion to the contrary is an insult to Italy and to the office she holds.” The episode has also sparked a wave of solidarity within Italy’s political class, with opposition leaders condemning Trump’s remarks as an attempt to undermine Italian sovereignty.

The diplomatic rupture follows a series of contentious exchanges between Rome and Washington, including disagreements over trade, migration, and NATO commitments. While Meloni has positioned herself as a key ally of Trump in Europe, the latest dispute suggests that personal chemistry may not be enough to sustain a stable partnership. As the fallout continues, diplomats in both capitals are scrambling to contain the damage, though the cancellation of Tajani’s visit signals that the crisis is far from over.

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