Donald Trump Jr. Faces Allegations Over Venice Hunting Trip

The US President's son is accused of illegally hunting protected birds in an EU-designated conservation area in Italy.

Donald Trump Jr. participated in a December 2024 hunting trip in the Valle Pirimpie area of the Venetian Lagoon, a protected EU conservation site.
Italian officials and environmental groups allege that Trump Jr. shot a rare and protected bird species, the ruddy shelduck, which is illegal under both Italian and EU laws.
A video released by Trump Jr.'s own media outlet, 'Field Ethos,' shows him hunting and celebrating his kills, including the rare bird, which he described as 'unusual' for the area.
Critics, including local politicians and environmentalists, argue that Trump Jr. lacked the proper permits for hunting in the region, where foreign nationals are typically prohibited from hunting.
Italian authorities are investigating the incident, with potential penalties including fines or imprisonment, and opposition parties are demanding accountability from the government.