From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president | TheBriefWire
From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president
Published 19 June 2026 ยท politics
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has boldly rejected Donald Trump's assertion that she pleaded for a selfie during a G7 summit, deeming his claims as
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has boldly rejected Donald Trump's assertion that she pleaded for a selfie during a G7 summit, deeming his claims as completely 'fabricated.' She emphasized that neither herself nor Italy resorts to begging. This moment underlines Trump's unique diplomatic style, where he often embellishes relationships with global leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman, spinning tales of admiration and desperation from foreign officials.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 10:43 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 6:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has boldly rejected Donald Trump's assertion that she pleaded for a selfie during a G7 summit, deeming his claims as completely 'fabricated.' She emphasized that neither herself nor Italy resorts to begging.
This moment underlines Trump's unique diplomatic style, where he often embellishes relationships with global leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman, spinning tales of admiration and desperation from foreign officials.