Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
President Trump and Giorgia Meloni avoided each other during the Nato summit in Ankara as the feud between the two leaders has escalated.
Despite the pair sharing a warm moment on camera, Trump claimed the Italian Prime Minister had ‘begged’ him for a picture.
Meloni hit back, posting: ‘ITALY AND I NEVER BEG!’
So, what does this public spat mean for relations between the US and Italy?
Italian politician Ylenja Lucaselli tells Roundtable there's "no way" Meloni would ask for a photo, describing Trump's remarks as "childish"
Click on the title to see the full episode
#meloni #trump #italy #g7summit #uspolitics #us-italy
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
President Trump and Giorgia Meloni avoided each other during the Nato summit in Ankara as the feud between the two leaders has escalated.
Despite the pair sharing a warm moment on camera, Trump claimed the Italian Prime Minister had ‘begged’ him for a picture.
Meloni hit back, posting: ‘ITALY AND I NEVER BEG!’
So, what does this public spat mean for relations between the US and Italy?
Italian politician Ylenja Lucaselli tells Roundtable there's "no way" Meloni would ask for a photo, describing Trump's remarks as "childish"
Click on the title to see the full episode
#meloni #trump #italy #g7summit #uspolitics #us-italy
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
