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Trump’s ambassador to Italy is cruising the Med on a $450M yacht
Fertitta is hosting receptions and meeting officials aboard his $450 million yacht as he promotes closer U.S.-Italy ties.
- On Thursday, U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta hosted military and business leaders in Livorno, Italy, as part of his "coastal diplomacy" tour aboard his $450 million yacht, the Boardwalk.
- The 69-year-old Texan billionaire, founder of Landry's and owner of the Houston Rockets, argues that his business acumen allows him to connect with leaders effectively, positioning him as a unique envoy.
- Features on the 380-foot vessel include a family-style kitchen the ambassador insisted upon for an "ordinary" atmosphere, alongside luxury amenities like two swimming pools, a cinema, and spa facilities.
- Public scrutiny has emerged regarding government-provided security for the yacht, which has generated headlines despite the tour's stated aim of fostering investment through private efforts.
- Recent diplomatic friction between President Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni complicates the mission, even as she remains the only European leader to attend the president's second-term inauguration.
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KEZI 9 NewsTilman Fertitta, the US ambassador to Italy, wants everyone to see that he has a very normal kitchen. It’s just an informal space, a place where an ordinary person can come in to eat some cold taco meat...
A floating mansion has become a diplomatic home and is making a journey through some of the most iconic places in southern Europe
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