Greene says she ‘believes’ Italian PM Meloni: ‘Trump lies’

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a former close ally of President Trump’s, took the side of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday after the European leader strongly rejected Trump’s claim that she “begged” him for a photo this week.

“I believe @GiorgiaMeloni, she’s great!” Greene wrote on social media, adding, “Trump lies. Constantly.”

Greene’s statement was posted in response to a video clip shared by Meloni, in which the Italian leader accused Trump of fabricating a story about their interaction at the Group of Seven summit in France. 

“There is one thing he must remember: Neither I nor Italy ever beg,” Meloni said in Italian.

The prime minister said she was “astounded” by the president’s comments. 

“I do not know why the president of the United States behaves this way toward his allies — it is certainly not the first time this has happened,” she said.

“I can only say it is regrettable that he does not show the same determination against the enemies of the West and the........

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