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Meloni says Trump 'made up' photo request story
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Giorgia Meloni disputed Donald Trump's claim that she begged for a photo at the G7 summit.
WHO: Giorgia Meloni
WHAT: Meloni said Trump 'made up' his story that she begged for a photo with him at the G7 summit.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 11:58 AM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: Meloni was reacting to Donald Trump's claim about her allegedly begging for a photo during the recent G7 summit.
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