Italy nixes envoy's U.S. visit as leader Meloni "stunned" by Trump comments: "Neither I nor Italy beg"

TL;DR

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was reportedly "stunned" by Donald Trump's alleged comments that she "begged" for a picture at the G7 summit.
Meloni called Trump's depiction of the interaction "made up," stating "Neither I nor Italy ever beg."
Italy canceled a planned visit by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to the U.S. in response to Trump's remarks.
Tajani described Trump's words as "serious and offensive" and insulting to all of Italy.
Meloni previously criticized Trump's remarks about Pope Leo XIV's anti-war views, calling them "unacceptable."
Trump had previously expressed disappointment with Meloni, stating he "thought she had courage, but I was wrong."

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