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Donald Trump Jr. Faces Allegations of Illegal Hunting in Italy

Italian politicians accuse Trump Jr. of hunting without a license and killing a protected bird in the Venice lagoon.

Two Italian Green lawmakers accused Donald Trump Jr. of illegally hunting a protected bird in the Venice Lagoon and called on authorities to investigate.
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Overview

  • Donald Trump Jr. is accused of illegally hunting in Italy, as local laws restrict hunting licenses to regional residents.
  • Video footage shows Trump Jr. with a ruddy shelduck, a protected species in Europe, sparking legal complaints from Italian lawmakers.
  • Trump Jr.'s spokesperson claims he had the necessary permits and is cooperating with investigations into the incident.
  • Italian authorities are investigating whether the hunting guide followed proper procedures in obtaining temporary permits for the group.
  • The exact circumstances of the protected bird's death remain unclear, including whether Trump Jr. or someone else in the group shot it.