> Trump’s new ambassador to Italy finds out: the Epstein class is NOT welcome!

VENICE, July 17 (Reuters) – A few hundred people in Venice protested on Friday against U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta as he arrived in the lagoon city aboard his superyacht, drawing criticism of President Donald Trump’s policies.

Activists also objected to the heightened security measures put in place by local authorities as Venice prepares for one of its most important festivals.

Fertitta, a billionaire businessman appointed by Trump, is touring the Italian peninsula aboard his 117-meter (384-foot) yacht, Boardwalk, on a “Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy Tour” marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

They should have made Elon ambassador.  Meloni would love it.

The Fertitta family has deep roots in Galveston, Texas, and Las Vegas gaming. They are frequently associated with historical, organized-crime ties. Here are the specific details regarding the family's history and business empire:

Galveston Roots: The family is historically linked to the Maceo crime syndicate, which controlled illegal gambling and vice in Galveston for 30 years. The Fertittas eventually assumed control of the remains of the syndicate after authorities cracked down on vice in the area.

Lorenzo & Frank Fertitta (Las Vegas / UFC): Brothers Frank and Lorenzo built their fortune in Southern Nevada. They started Station Casinos and purchased the UFC in 2001 for $2 million, growing it into a global sports empire before selling it for $4 billion in 2016.

> Trump’s new ambassador to Italy finds out: the Epstein class is NOT welcome!

Trump’s new ambassador to Italy finds out: the Epstein class is NOT welcome!

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