Trump envoy met with protests in Venice as he arrives on superyacht
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US Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta arrived in Venice on his superyacht, prompting protests from a few hundred people criticizing President Donald Trump's policies. Activists also objected to increased security measures ahead of an important festival. Fertitta, a billionaire businessman appointed by Trump, is touring Italy on his 117-meter yacht. The protests highlight opposition to Trump's administration and the ambassador's lavish lifestyle.
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A few hundred people in Venice protested against US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta
Activists objected to the heightened security measures put in place by local authorities as Venice prepares for one of its most important festivals.
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Activists objected to the heightened security measures put in place by local authorities as Venice prepares for one of its most important festivals.
Opinion- A few hundred people in Venice protested against US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta
- Protesters criticized President Donald Trump’s policies
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Loaded language removedA few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against US Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta as he arrived in the lagoon city aboard his superyacht, drawing criticism of President Donald Trump’s policies. Activists also objected to the heightened security measures put in place by local authorities as Venice prepares for one of its most important festivals.
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Activists objected to the heightened security measures put in place by local authorities as Venice prepares for one of its most important festivals.
OpinionThe protests drew criticism of President Donald Trump’s policies.
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