Trump claims Meloni ‘begged’ for photo; Italian PM denies it
Summary
New books reveal President Trump's interactions, including Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni denying his claim that she 'begged' him for a photo, and Marjorie Taylor Greene recounting Trump's dismissive response to her death threats after their breakup.
How coverage differs
- Left: Trump's ‘made up’ claims strain international relations, draw ridicule Left-leaning outlets highlight Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's 'astonished' denial of President Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo. They emphasize the perceived absurdity of Trump's anecdote, with one report noting a CNN panel's laughter at the story.
- Center: Conflicting accounts emerge over Trump's photo claim with Meloni Center outlets report factually on President Trump's claim that Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni 'begged' him for a photo. They neutrally present Meloni's subsequent statement, where she expressed astonishment and denied making such a request.