Donald Trump Jr. just can’t seem to stay out of trouble—and this time, it’s Italy that’s had enough. After 17,000 Australians signed a petition to keep him out of their country, he now faces legal trouble in Europe for his latest stunt: gunning down dozens of ducks for fun. But among the 50 birds he gleefully slaughtered, one was a protected species. And now, Italian authorities are coming after him.
Green Party politician Andrea Zanoni wasted no time in filing a formal complaint, accusing Trump Jr. of illegally hunting in a conservation area near Venice and killing a rare Ruddy Shelduck—a species with a declining population. Environmentalists and Italian MPs quickly joined the cause, leading to an official investigation. Unsurprisingly, legal technicalities don’t seem to matter much to a Trump, but this time, they might actually have consequences.
The Daily Mail released a video of the so-called hunting trip, showing Trump Jr. popping out of a foxhole, dressed in camouflage, and taking down bird after bird. “He got about 50,” one of his companions bragged. But why? Was it for food? Hardly. This wasn’t about sustenance—it was about the thrill of the kill.
For many hunters, there’s a clear distinction between responsible hunting and senseless slaughter. People hunt deer, ducks, and other game for food, following regulations and ethical guidelines. But Trump Jr.’s spree? It was all about the body count. The footage even shows him standing over a pile of lifeless birds, pointing out an unusual amber-colored duck—one he openly admits he doesn’t recognize.
Maybe—just maybe—you shouldn’t pull the trigger if you don’t know what you’re shooting at?
The controversy in Italy is growing, with Zanoni emphasizing that Trump Jr. lacked a proper hunting license and was in an EU-protected area where hunting is strictly regulated. “Like any foreigner, in Italy he was not allowed to hunt by law,” Zanoni explained, adding that non-residents must have a specific license issued by police authorities. Trump Jr. had none of the required documentation—just a gun and a desire to kill.
As the legal battle heats up, Italian officials are escalating the case to the Environment Ministry. And let’s be honest: this isn’t the first time a Trump has been accused of recklessly killing endangered animals. The Trump brothers have long flaunted their so-called hunting skills, but their version of the sport often involves caged animals or professional guides flushing out targets for them.
The reality? They’re not great white hunters—they’re just rich guys who enjoy killing things. And now, Italy is ready to hold at least one of them accountable.
