Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly escalated a dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, alleging she repeatedly requested a photo with him during the G7 summit in France. This claim follows Meloni’s denial of Trump’s initial account of the circumstances surrounding a photograph taken between them. Trump further accused Meloni of attempting to mend relations with him to boost her political standing, a proposition he rejected. The exchange marks a significant public disagreement between the two leaders. Meloni has yet to issue a full response to Trump’s latest statements, but the initial denial sparked the current back-and-forth. The situation highlights a strained dynamic between the former U.S. president and the current Italian prime minister.