‘Begged for a photo with me…’ Meloni got angry at Trump’s claim in G7, released a 33-second video and vented out her anger

After the end of the G7 Summit, a new international controversy has arisen over a picture. US President Trump claimed that Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni had ‘begged’ to be photographed with him. This statement of Trump created an earthquake in Italian politics. Meloni immediately hit back and called this a complete lie. Let us know what the whole controversy is about.

1. What did Trump say after all?

In an interview given to an Italian TV channel, Trump claimed that Georgia Meloni was very eager to get photographed with him during the G7 Summit. Trump said, ‘He begged to be photographed with me. She wanted a picture with me. I took the photo because I felt pity for them. Not only this, Trump also said that ‘she will be happy that I talked to her. I didn’t need to talk to him.

2. How did Melonie respond?

Shortly after Trump’s statement, Meloni responded by releasing a video on social media platform X. He said that ‘Donald Trump’s statements are completely fabricated. I wonder why the President of America behaves like this with his colleagues. Meloni said in clear words that Italy and he himself never bow before anyone.

3. What did Meloni remind Trump?

In response, Meloni said that Trump should remember one thing – Italy and I never beg. He also said that he is saddened by the fact that Trump uses harsh language for his allies, but does not show the same harshness towards his opponents from Western countries.

4. Why did the leaders of Italy express anger?

After Trump’s statement, not only Meloni, but many senior leaders of Italy also expressed their displeasure. Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani called Trump’s remarks an insult to all of Italy. He said that ‘President Trump’s words are an insult not only to the Prime Minister but to the whole of Italy.’

5. US tour canceled

The controversy grew so much that Antonio Tajani canceled his proposed America tour. He announced that his US visit scheduled for June 21 and 22 would no longer take place because Trump’s comments were unacceptable.

6. Defense Minister also targeted Trump

Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto also criticized Trump. He said that he could not even imagine that Georgia Meloni would request anyone for a photo. He also said that Meloni has shown restraint many times in the past keeping in mind the interests of Italy, Europe and Western countries.

7. Meloni was once a Trump supporter

Interestingly, Georgia Meloni was once counted among Trump’s closest European associates. She was the only European leader to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in 2025.

8. When did the rift occur in the relations between the two leaders?

According to analysts, the rift in the relationship between the two leaders started increasing when Trump made controversial comments about Pope Leo. After this, there was a difference in the stance of the two leaders regarding the Iran war and Meloni started distancing himself from Trump on many issues.

9. Why did a photo of G7 increase the controversy?

There were already discussions about the meeting between Trump and Meloni during the G7 Summit. In such a situation, Trump’s statement of “begging for a photo” turned a personal relationship into a public political controversy. Now this matter is not just about a picture, but has become a debate on respect, diplomacy and political relations between the top leadership of America and Italy.

After all, what is the root of the dispute?

• Trump’s claim- Meloni begged for the photo.
• Meloni’s answer: This is a complete lie and fabricated story.
• Italy’s reaction: It was called a national insult.
• Result: A new debate started regarding America-Italy relations.

A picture of the G7 Summit has created such a controversy between the top leaders of the two countries, the echo of which is now being heard in international politics.