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Trump’s ambassador to Italy is cruising the Med on a $450M yacht
Fertitta hosts American and Italian officials aboard the Boardwalk as he uses the yacht to promote closer ties between the two countries.
- On Thursday, August 27, 2026, US Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta is conducting a "coastal diplomacy" tour from his $450 million yacht, the Boardwalk. He is currently docked at the port of Livorno, approximately 200 miles from Rome.
- As an unconventional diplomat, the Houston Rockets owner, who ranks 109 on the Forbes 400, uses his vessel as an unofficial embassy, similar to how Mar-a-Lago functions for President Trump. He views his business background as an asset for strengthening bilateral ties.
- The 380 foot vessel features eclectic modern decor and a functional family kitchen, which the Texas billionaire insisted on installing. "Big boats never have a family kitchen," he says, claiming this layout leverages his network.
- Military officers and regional business leaders arrived Thursday hoping for American investment following a storm delay from Portofino. The reception proceeded as planned, demonstrating the host's role as an accessible figure.
- Navigating recent tensions, the envoy hopes to strengthen the bonds between both nations. This approach aims to address friction following disagreements between the administration and Italia Giorgia Meloni.
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