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Protests erupt in Venice against Trump envoy's super yacht tour

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Protests erupted in Venice against the arrival of American ambassador Tilman Fertitta aboard his super yacht, the Boardwalk. Activists criticized the display of wealth and its association with the Trump administration's international policies, particularly citing the impact of U.S. actions on energy prices. The demonstration, organized by groups who previously protested Jeff Bezos's wedding, highlighted concerns about over-tourism and the perceived arrogance of billionaires in a city struggling with economic hardship. AI

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Protests erupt in Venice against Trump envoy's super yacht tour

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Colleen Barry, The Associated Press ·

    Trump’s billionaire envoy to Italy is on ‘coastal diplomacy’ tour with his super yacht, but it’s enraging people in Venice. ‘It’s gross’

    “The message is rather clear: For the new oligarchs to be able to travel around and normalize war and fascism, there must be local oligarchs.”

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