Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have entered a sharp diplomatic conflict following a dispute over a G7 summit photograph. Trump claimed that Meloni "begged" for a picture, asserting he only complied out of pity. Meloni vehemently denied these claims, describing Trump's accusations as "made up" and "senseless." The tension escalated on Truth Social, where Trump accused Meloni of seeking a friendship for domestic political gain after Italy failed to support US actions against Iran. Trump further criticized Italy's refusal to grant US military access to runways and complained about the cost of defending NATO allies. In response, Meloni used Instagram to reject the notion that her popularity depends on her relationship with the US president. This personal rift undermines Meloni's previous efforts to act as a bridge between Washington and Europe.