Italy’s foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, has called off his upcoming trip to the United States following comments made by President Donald Trump regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The comments were made during an interview with Italy’s La7 broadcaster.
Trump claimed that during the recent G7 summit held between Monday and Wednesday, Meloni had “begged” him for a photograph. He stated, “She wanted a picture with me so badly. I wouldn’t have taken it, but I felt sorry for her.” Meloni is considered one of Trump’s closest ideological allies in Europe.
In reaction to Trump’s remarks, Tajani described them as “serious and offensive,” considering them an insult to “all of Italy.” Tajani was initially scheduled to visit the United States on Sunday and Monday.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni quickly addressed the allegations on social media, expressing her disbelief and dismissing Trump’s account as fabricated. “Neither I nor Italy ever beg,” Meloni declared.
This situation is still developing. Additional details will be provided as they become available.
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