Summary
"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.<br>
Key Takeaways— 3 points
1Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her - NPR.
2"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday.
3Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.<br>.
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Published
19 June 2026 at 20:32
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