US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed billionaire Tilman Fertitta as his ambassador to Italy. A prominent businessman with a reality TV background, Fertitta will lead diplomatic efforts between the two nations. Trump praised Fertitta’s business acumen and philanthropic work, noting that he employs 50,000 Americans and supports various charitable causes.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-21/trump-taps-billionaire-reality-tv-star-tilman-fertitta-as-italy-envoy