Donald Trump Jr. finds himself in hot water over a hunting trip in Italy, as allegations of illegal duck hunting spark an investigation.
The Trump family can’t do anything without being accused of wrongdoing.
At a Glance
- Donald Trump Jr. is under scrutiny for allegedly killing a protected duck species in Italy
- The incident occurred near Venice Lagoon and was featured in a now-removed video
- Italian Green party politicians are calling for an investigation
- Trump Jr.’s spokesperson states he takes hunting regulations seriously
- The case highlights the complexities of international hunting laws
Controversial Hunt Near Venice
Donald Trump Jr., son of President Donald Trump, is facing scrutiny in Italy over allegations of illegal duck hunting. The incident, which took place in wetlands near Italy’s Venice Lagoon, has drawn attention to international wildlife laws and their enforcement. The hunting trip was initially featured in a video on the Field Ethos website, showing Trump Jr. hunting and posing with dead birds, including a ruddy shelduck—a protected species in Europe.
The video has since been removed, and it remains unclear who in the hunting party was responsible for killing the protected bird. However, the incident has not gone unnoticed by Italian authorities and environmental activists.
In response to the controversial hunting trip, Italian Green party politicians are demanding an investigation into the matter. Andrea Zanoni, a regional legislator, has taken formal steps to address the issue.
“Yesterday morning, before attending the meeting of the Regional Council in Venice, I filed a complaint with the Forest Police of Mestre Venice regarding the controversial hunting trip of Donald Trump Jr. in the Venice Lagoon protected by the European Union,” Andrea Zanoni said.
Are you surprised this nonsense is coming from the Greens?
Trump Jr.’s Response and Legal Implications
While Donald Trump Jr. has not personally commented on the allegations, his spokesperson has addressed the situation, emphasizing Trump Jr.’s commitment to following hunting regulations.
“Don takes following all rules, regulations and conservation on his hunts very seriously and plans on fully cooperating with any investigation,” Andy Surabian said.
It’s worth noting that hunting in Italy is legal but subject to strict regulations. Reports indicate that Trump Jr.’s group had permits to hunt in a legal area. However, the killing of a protected species, if proven, could have serious legal consequences.
We’ll be keeping an eye on this story.
