Trump Jr. accused of illegal duck hunting in Italy
Donald Trump Jr. may face serious issues after his visit to Italy. The son of the U.S. President has been accused of shooting a protected species of duck. This accusation arose due to a hunting video that surfaced online. According to local activists, Trump Jr. was hunting ducks without a licence.
Andrea Zanoni, a councillor from the Veneto region in northern Italy, filed a report of a potential crime by Donald Trump's son. The local politician and activist indicated that only Italian citizens can acquire licences to hunt in this country.
The issue is that a video appeared online showing Donald Trump Jr. presenting hunted specimens near Valle Pierimpi' a Campagna Lupia, a private swamp in the Venetian Lagoon. Moreover, the son of the United States President allegedly shot a protected species of duck.
A spokesperson for Trump Jr. completely denied the allegations, claiming that the President's son has all the necessary licences and can prove it.
Don and his group had all the proper permits and were hunting in a legally allowed area, where there were countless other hunting groups present, said Andy Surabian, quoted by on CNN.
Is the incriminating video of Donald Trump’s son being removed from the internet?
The video featuring Donald Trump Jr.'s "hunting trophies" appeared on the "Field Ethos" website. The American politician's son is a co-founder and publisher of the portal.
The recording is disappearing from the internet. The "Field Ethos" site managed to remove it. It is also not available on YouTube. The portal conveyed that the creators themselves removed it. What can be seen in the video?
It shows Donald Trump Jr. shooting at flying birds. At one point, the politician's son notices that one of the shot ducks is "unusual for this area." According to Trump Jr.'s spokesperson, it is unclear who from the hunting party shot the protected animal.
