Donald Trump Jr. accused of killing rare duck during hunting trip in Italy
Donald Trump Jr. angers Italian politicians by allegedly killing a rare duck during a hunting trip in Italy, sparking a 'Donald duck crisis.' The incident has led to calls for an investigation by Green party politicians in Italy's Veneto region.
Key Points
- Video shows Trump Jr. hunting in wetlands bordering Italy's Venice Lagoon
- Experts identified one of the birds shot as a ruddy shelduck, a protected species
- Italian politicians are pressing for an investigation into the hunting party
- Trump Jr.'s spokesperson states they were hunting legally with permits
Pros
- Hunting is legal but strictly regulated in Italy
- Calls for investigation show commitment to protecting wildlife
Cons
- Killing a ruddy shelduck, a protected species in Europe, is a crime
- Controversy surrounding the incident has caused backlash against Donald Trump Jr.