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Billionaire Ambassador’s Yacht Provokes Venice Protest | Philadelphia News
Billionaire U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta rolled into Venice aboard his $100 million yacht, the Boardwalk, sparking outrage as he kicked off a “coastal diplomacy” tour celebrating 250 years of American independence. Critics slammed the opulent display — complete with helipads and pools — as arrogant and out of touch, especially amid Italy’s economic struggles and overflowing tourism. Protesters unfurled a banner as long as the yacht, linking the spectacle to U.S. foreign policy and soaring energy costs. Fertitta, who owns the Houston Rockets and was sworn in as ambassador just two years…
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