Meloni Fires Back At Trump With 'My Popularity Is None Of Your Concern' Rebuttal Over G7 Selfie Row

Meloni Fires Back At Trump With 'My Popularity Is None Of Your Concern' Rebuttal Over G7 Selfie Row The diplomatic row between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has escalated after a public clash over claims made during the G7 summit. The dispute, which erupted after Trump's selfie request jibe at Meloni, escalated into a full-blown verbal exchange between the two leaders over national popularity, foreign policy, and the future of transatlantic ties. Both leaders took to social media to state their versions, turning a summit moment into an international headline. The confrontation started when Trump alleged that Meloni had repeatedly asked for a photograph with him during the G7 meeting in France. He termed her approach as persistent and framed it as a sign of her struggling with domestic approval. However, Meloni rejected the account outright, calling it fabricated and using her own platforms to set the record straight. The exchange then further escalated to include criticism of each other’s policies on Iran, defence spending, and the role of NATO. The exchange followed a rare public back-and-forth between two right-leaning leaders who have often expressed ideological alignment. Instead of private diplomacy, the dispute played out on Instagram and X, with direct quotes, rebuttals, and policy challenges. Giorgia Meloni responded to Trump’s allegation that she had “begged” for a photograph, in a post on X, labelling the story “completely made up” and said that it did not reflect what happened in France. “I don’t know why the President of the United States behaves in this way with his own allies,” she wrote. She added that such narratives were “a shame” and did not serve the interests of Western cooperation. However, Trump doubled down on his version, while speaking to reporters after the summit, insisting that Meloni had asked “over and over” for a picture. He linked Meloni's request to her declining popularity at home, suggesting that the photo was an attempt to boost her standing. “She’s probably happy I talked to her,” Trump said, further claiming that her domestic numbers were doing poorly and that the selfie was a tactic to improve them. #meloni #trump #trumpnews #g7 #italy #breakingnews #republictv Watch More ➡️ Videos On:    / @republicdefence   Visit Now ➡️ Full Story On: https://www.republicworld.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Republic TV is India's no.1 English news channel since its launch. Watch Republic YouTube Channel to get all the breaking news updates, LIVE news, videos and perspectives from Republic Media Network's battery of reporters, anchors, and producers spread across India and the world. Watch Republic for Arnab Goswami's most watched debates. Republic TV makes news accessible at all times and across devices. At Republic, we keep you updated with up-to-the-minute news on the world of politics, sports, entertainment, business, defense, science, health, lifestyle, gadgets, and much more. We believe in Breaking the story and Breaking the Silence. But most importantly, for us ‘You Are Republic, We Are Your Voice.’ 🌟 Don’t just watch the news—LIVE IT with Republic! From the big headlines to behind-the-scenes moments, follow us everywhere: 🌐 Website: www.republicworld.com 👍 Facebook:   / republicworld   🐦 Twitter:   / republic   📸 Instagram:   / republicworld   📢 Telegram: https://t.me/RepublicLive 📱 WhatsApp Channels: 💬 Digital: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL... 💬 World: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va1w... Disclaimer: Republic Media Network may provide content through third-party websites, operating systems, platforms, and portals (‘Third-Party Platforms’). Republic does not control and has no liability for Third-Party Platforms, including content hosted, advertisements, security, functionality, operation, or availability.