Trump envoy to Venice on luxury yacht – booed
Demonstrators gathered on Friday to protest against Tilman Fertitta. Photo: Luca Bruno/AP/TT
The US ambassador came to Venice on a luxury yacht, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US and the close ties between the countries.
But Tilman Fertitta, appointed by his good friend Donald Trump, was met with protests and inflatable pool toys.
Venetians do not appreciate Fertitta's 117-meter-long luxury ship, which has a helipad and pool. Protesters lined up with banners and inflatable pool toys.
– It is arrogant to think that he can do whatever he wants in a city that is increasingly being sold out to tourism alone, says Stella Morion, who organized the protests.
Morion opposes President Trump's foreign policy, saying the Iran war has led to more expensive energy.
Activist Emanuele Lepore says the visit is causing anger because they have long fought to ban luxury yachts in the older parts of Venice.
- Seeing such a large ship docked here is a shame, he says.
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