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Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Donald Trump Jr. faces scrutiny in Italy over alleged hunting of protected duck
The Brief Italian politicians are demanding an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s hunting trip after a video showed him next to a protected ruddy shelduck. Hunting protected species is a criminal offense in Italy, though Trump's spokesperson says all permits were in order. Officials are urging authorities to suspend or revoke the hunting reserve's authorization. MILAN - A recent hunting trip near Venice has drawn scrutiny after a video surfaced showing Donald Trump Jr. standing next to a dead ruddy shelduck, a species protected in Europe. The footage, shared by Trump Jr.'s own Field Ethos website, has led to calls from Italian politicians for an investigation into whether the hunting party illegally killed the bird. The backstory Andrea Zanoni, a member of the Europa Verde party in the Veneto region, called for authorities to take action, claiming that killing a ruddy shelduck is a criminal offense under Italian law. He has urged legislators to coordinate with Italy's environment minister to investigate and potentially suspend the hunting reserve's authorization. The other side A spokesperson for Trump Jr. said his group had all required permits and was hunting in a legal area where many other groups were also present. The spokesperson added that it is unclear whether the protected duck was shot by someone in Trump Jr.'s group or retrieved by their hunting dog after being shot by another party. What's next Italian authorities have yet to announce whether they will formally investigate the hunt. If violations are found, penalties could range from fines to potential hunting license revocations for those involved. The Source This article is based on reporting from the Associated Press and statements from Italian politicians and representatives for Donald Trump Jr. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Italian politicians seek action against Trump Jr. hunting party for allegedly killing protected duck
MILAN (AP) — Italian politicians on Tuesday asked authorities to take action against a hunting party including Donald Trump Jr. that may have killed a protected species of duck near Venice. Andrea Zanoni of the Europa Verde party in the northern Veneto region cited a video posted on the Field Ethos website for male adventurers founded by Trump. It shows Trump on a recent hunt in the wetlands in the Valle Pierimpie' bordering the Venice Lagoon. At one point, Trump is shown next to a dead duck that Zanoni identifies as a ruddy shelduck. The species is protected in Europe, and killing one is a criminal offense in Italy, Zanoni said. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The video picked up by Italian media does not indicate who killed the duck. It was not clear when the hunt took place, but Italian media said Trump was in Italy in December and a Christmas tree was seen. Zanoni appealed to Veneto legislators to take action in coordination with Luana Zanella, a Greens lawmaker in Italy's lower house, who appealed to Italy's environment minister. Zanoni said he also sought the suspension or revocation of authorization for the Valle Pierimpie' wildlife hunting company that led the hunt. Hunting is strictly regulated in Italy. Non-residents are permitted to hunt only on private reserves. A spokesman for Trump said the hunting party had permits and were hunting in a legally allowed area 'where there were countless other hunting groups present.' 'While it's unclear whether this single duck was unintentionally shot by someone in Don's hunting group, another hunting group or killed in a different manner and retrieved by the group's hunting dog, Don takes following all rules, regulations and conservation on his hunts very seriously and plans on fully cooperating with any investigation," Andy Surabian, spokesman for Trump, said in a statement. ___ Associated Press writer Michelle L. Price in Washington, D.C., contributed.
The Independent
04-02-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Italian politicians seek action against Trump Jr. hunting party for allegedly killing protected duck
Italian politicians on Tuesday asked authorities to take action against a hunting party including Donald Trump Jr. that may have killed a protected species of duck near Venice. Andrea Zanoni of the Europa Verde party in the northern Veneto region cited a video posted on the Field Ethos website for male adventurers founded by Trump. It shows Trump on a recent hunt in the wetlands in the Valle Pierimpie' bordering the Venice Lagoon. At one point, Trump is shown next to a dead duck that Zanoni identifies as a ruddy shelduck. The species is protected in Europe, and killing one is a criminal offense in Italy, Zanoni said. The video picked up by Italian media does not indicate who killed the duck. It was not clear when the hunt took place, but Italian media said Trump was in Italy in December and a Christmas tree was seen. Zanoni appealed to Veneto legislators to take action in coordination with Luana Zanella, a Greens lawmaker in Italy's lower house, who appealed to Italy's environment minister. Zanoni said he also sought the suspension or revocation of authorization for the Valle Pierimpie' wildlife hunting company that led the hunt. Hunting is strictly regulated in Italy. Non-residents are permitted to hunt only on private reserves. A spokesman for Trump said the hunting party had permits and were hunting in a legally allowed area 'where there were countless other hunting groups present.' 'While it's unclear whether this single duck was unintentionally shot by someone in Don's hunting group, another hunting group or killed in a different manner and retrieved by the group's hunting dog, Don takes following all rules, regulations and conservation on his hunts very seriously and plans on fully cooperating with any investigation," Andy Surabian, spokesman for Trump, said in a statement. ___ Associated Press writer Michelle L. Price in Washington, D.C., contributed.
Washington Post
04-02-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Italian politicians seek action against Trump Jr. hunting party for allegedly killing protected duck
MILAN — Italian politicians on Tuesday asked authorities to take action against a hunting party including Donald Trump Jr. that may have killed a protected species of duck near Venice. Andrea Zanoni of the Europa Verde party in the northern Veneto region cited a video posted on the Field Ethos website for male adventurers founded by Trump. It shows Trump on a recent hunt in the wetlands in the Valle Pierimpie' bordering the Venice Lagoon.
Associated Press
04-02-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Italian politicians seek action against Trump Jr. hunting party for allegedly killing protected duck
MILAN (AP) — Italian politicians on Tuesday asked authorities to take action against a hunting party including Donald Trump Jr. that may have killed a protected species of duck near Venice. Andrea Zanoni of the Europa Verde party in the northern Veneto region cited a video posted on the Field Ethos website for male adventurers founded by Trump. It shows Trump on a recent hunt in the wetlands in the Valle Pierimpie' bordering the Venice Lagoon. At one point, Trump is shown next to a dead duck that Zanoni identifies as a ruddy shelduck. The species is protected in Europe, and killing one is a criminal offense in Italy, Zanoni said. The video picked up by Italian media does not indicate who killed the duck. It was not clear when the hunt took place, but Italian media said Trump was in Italy in December and a Christmas tree was seen. Zanoni appealed to Veneto legislators to take action in coordination with Luana Zanella, a Greens lawmaker in Italy's lower house, who appealed to Italy's environment minister. Zanoni said he also sought the suspension or revocation of authorization for the Valle Pierimpie' wildlife hunting company that led the hunt. Hunting is strictly regulated in Italy. Non-residents are permitted to hunt only on private reserves. A spokesman for Trump said the hunting party had permits and were hunting in a legally allowed area 'where there were countless other hunting groups present.' 'While it's unclear whether this single duck was unintentionally shot by someone in Don's hunting group, another hunting group or killed in a different manner and retrieved by the group's hunting dog, Don takes following all rules, regulations and conservation on his hunts very seriously and plans on fully cooperating with any investigation,' Andy Surabian, spokesman for Trump, said in a statement. ___
