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Venetians protest US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's luxury yacht

Venetians protest US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's luxury yacht

MGR Online•International•13m ago

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Around 300 Venetians clashed with Italian riot police to protest the arrival of US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta and his 450 million dollar yacht.

  • •Approximately 300 protesters clashed with Italian riot police on Friday, July 17, in Venice.
  • •The protest targeted US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's arrival on a 117-meter yacht valued at 450 million dollars.
  • •Protesters criticized the display of American wealth and the impact of the yacht on the Redentore festival views.

Overview

  • •Tilman Fertitta arrived in Venice on Friday, July 17, and planned to stay until at least Saturday, July 18.
  • •Around 300 protesters used inflatable toys and beach balls with messages such as "Venice is not for use" and "USA" to protest against Tilman Fertitta.
  • •Italian riot police formed two layers of lines and used shields to push back protesters to prevent them from approaching the yacht.
  • •Protesters viewed the arrival of Tilman Fertitta and the luxury yacht as an ostentatious display of American wealth during a time when many Italians believe Donald Trump's government is changing the post-World War II world order.
  • •The luxury yacht used by Tilman Fertitta is 117 meters long, costs 450 million dollars, and features two helicopter pads.
  • •Tilman Fertitta used the yacht to cruise the coast to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US National Day.
  • •The spokesperson for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that this coastal diplomacy was effective.
  • •Forbes ranks the wealth of Tilman Fertitta at under 11 billion dollars, noting he owns casinos, sports teams, and restaurants in the US.

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Key Quotes

Tommaso Cacciari
"It is ugly"
มันน่าเกลียด

Key Entities

Person

Tilman Fertitta(ทิลแมน เฟอร์ติตตา)ℹ️
The US Ambassador to Italy and a billionaire donor to Donald Trump who owns casinos, sports teams, and restaurants.
Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
The President of the United States.
Tommaso Cacciari(ทอมมาโซ คัคเซียรี)
One of the protesters who commented on the luxury yacht.

Organization

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงต่างประเทศอิตาลี)ℹ️
The government body whose spokesperson commented on the effectiveness of the coastal diplomacy.
Forbes(ฟอร์บส์)ℹ️
A magazine that ranked the wealth of Tilman Fertitta.

Place

Venice(เวนิซ)ℹ️
The city where the protest and the yacht arrival occurred.
Rome(โรม)ℹ️
The location of the official diplomatic residence.
USA(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
The country of which Tilman Fertitta is the ambassador.
Italy(อิตาลี)ℹ️
The country where the events took place.