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Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her

"Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged remarks.

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly disputed a claim made by former US President Donald Trump. According to reports, Trump had stated that Meloni had begged him for help. Meloni has denied the claim, stating that it is entirely fabricated. She emphasized this point in a video message posted on social media, where she also made a broader statement about Italy's stance on international relations. The dispute has led to a reaction from Italy's top diplomat, who has announced the cancellation of a planned visit to the US.

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