Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, once Donald Trump's closest ally in Europe, has publicly rebuked the former president for fabricating a story about her. In a video posted Friday, Meloni declared 'Italy and I do not beg,' according to NPR. The diplomatic rift has escalated: Italy's top diplomat is canceling a planned visit to the United States in response to Trump's alleged remarks.

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