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Albania protests

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Albania protests over Kushner-Trump resort highlight European backlash to Trump policies

Jun 26, 2026

The segment opens with ongoing Albanian protests against a luxury resort project on Sazan Island and coastal areas tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, linking it to government corruption concerns and calls for the prime minister's resignation. Host Katy Tur and guest Ian Bremmer discuss Trump's unpopularity across Europe, citing polling and distancing by leaders including Giorgia Meloni, AfD, and Nigel Farage. They reference the Iran conflict, Ukraine policy shifts, tariffs, Greenland, and AI export controls as drivers of allied distrust. The discussion explores potential impacts on Trump's family business deals and long-term US alliances, noting that institutional ties may endure beyond the administration.

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Albania protests target Kushner-backed resort over environment, governance

Jun 21, 2026

The Reuters clip shows protesters marching in Tirana, Albania, on or around June 20, 2026, chanting against a luxury resort development. Demonstrators hold signs and state that Albania is not for sale, they want to protect their country and its natural features, and they oppose a corrupt government while supporting legitimate investment. The segment draws on on-the-ground footage and direct protester audio, consistent with Reuters coverage of daily or multi-day demonstrations against the project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in the protected Narta Lagoon and Sazan Island area.

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Albania protests over Kushner-Trump resort grow into anti-establishment movement

Jun 17, 2026

DW News reports on Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution,' with daily protests in Tirana and diaspora cities against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on Sazan Island and the Narta Lagoon protected area. The segment covers how environmental concerns over privatization of public and protected land have broadened into demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation and rejection of the political establishment. It includes interviews with a researcher on Albanian politics and a Tirana-based journalist. Sourcing draws on on-street footage, expert commentary, and the journalist's reporting on investigations into the project.

▶ Source: DW News