Donald Trump Jr. hunts protected birds in Venice - outrage in Italy!

Donald Trump Jr. hunts protected birds in Venice - outrage in Italy!

Venedig, Italien - Donald Trump Jr., son of the former US president, is the focus of a violent scandal after a hunting trip in the Venice lagoon, which causes excitement and outrage. The 47-year-old was criticized because he is said to have shot on protected wild birds like the rare rust goose. According to OE24 received an official hunting permit that was applied for on November 25th and approved three days later. The hunt took place on a private site, where the authorities confirmed the legal framework. Cristiano Corazzari, the responsible representative for hunting and fishing in Veneto, defended permission and explained that all the necessary documents were present.

The situation escalated when a video of the hunt went viral, in which Trump proudly presented his prey in military camouflage. In the clip you can see how a variety of shot birds lies on his feet, including protected species. Environmentalists, including regional parliamentarian Andrea Zanoni, reacted immediately and submitted a complaint against him. According to ZDF , the environmentalists from the Italian government, Trump Jr. are responsible for, although he has a high influence in the USA due to his father. The Italian Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin is also planning to check the incident sustainably after a wide range of political reactions from the left opposition has been loud.

illegal hunting and international reactions

The hunt, which took place in the Valle Pirimpie area, which was shown as a protected area, is prohibited for foreigners, which continues to complicate the legal situation of Trump Jr. The opposition in Italy is outraged by the "privileges" that the American enjoys because of his name, and announced legal steps. In the meantime, it remains unclear what further consequences this hunt will have for Trump Jr. and the entrepreneurs involved. Ultimately, the incident could result in both politically and medially far -reaching consequences.