Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly accused former US President Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her seeking a photograph with him. Trump had claimed Meloni “begged” for a photo opportunity during a recent NATO summit, a statement Meloni vehemently denies. In response to what she calls a “lie,” Meloni has cancelled a planned trip to the United States. The cancellation impacts a scheduled meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. This diplomatic spat highlights tensions between the two leaders and raises questions about the state of US-Italy relations. Meloni’s office confirmed the cancellation and her strong disagreement with Trump’s account. The incident occurred during discussions about NATO’s support for Ukraine.