OSINTdefender(@sentdefender):During an interview with an Italian broadcaster, U.S. President Donald J. Trump claimed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “begged” to take a photo with him during the G7 summit in France earlier this week. The comment has now sparked a new spate of political tension between the U.S. and Italy, as Prime Minister Meloni has publicly decried the comment, saying “neither I nor Italy ever beg.” Additionally, in response to the comment by President Trump, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that his planned trip to the U.S. between June 21-22 has now been canceled.

2026.06.19 12:01

During an interview with an Italian broadcaster, U.S. President Donald J. Trump claimed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni “begged” to take a photo with him during the G7 summit in France earlier this week. The comment has now sparked a new spate of political tension between the U.S. and Italy, as Prime Minister Meloni has publicly decried the comment, saying “neither I nor Italy ever beg.” Additionally, in response to the comment by President Trump, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that his planned trip to the U.S. between June 21-22 has now been canceled.