In brief
A hunting video featuring Donald Trump Jr. has ignited controversy in Italy, as lawmakers accuse him of shooting a protected duck species, with environmentalists demanding action.
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump Jr. has stirred up a storm in Italy after participating in a duck hunting expedition in the Venice lagoon. The uproar began when environmental activists released a video showing Trump Jr., clad in hunting gear, posing beside a pile of dead ducks. Critics are alarmed, particularly as the species in question appears to be a protected ruddy shelduck. Italian lawmakers have called the incident "morally despicable," with Luana Zanella stating, "It’s a crime." The clip captures Trump Jr. in tall grass, referring to one duck as he tries to identify it while an action movie soundtrack plays. Activists and officials alike are demanding accountability for the apparent disregard of hunting regulations. This incident adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding environmental protection and hunting rights in Italy.
