Protests Erupt Over Trump Family Resort in Albania

Growing Opposition in Albania

In Tirana, Albania, a massive coastal development project associated with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump is facing significant backlash. The Albanian government touts the project as a transformative step towards high-end tourism and EU membership, but many locals disagree, citing environmental risks and a lack of transparency.

The development includes:

• A luxury resort in the Narta Lagoon, a wildlife reserve.
• A smaller resort on the uninhabited island of Sazan, a former military base.

Protesters have raised alarms about the potential destruction of pristine coastlines and biodiversity, especially after videos surfaced showing activists being forcibly removed from the site. As construction begins, public sentiment is shifting, with many fearing that their natural heritage is at stake.