Trump family's deals in the Balkans
Summary
Pat Kenny and guest Garrett Patrick Kelly discuss Trump family business dealings in Eastern Europe, including the controversial Albanian resort project and a failed Belgrade hotel deal. The conversation covers the Southern Interconnect gas pipeline in Bosnia, awarded to a firm linked to Trump allies, and the quasi-state funeral for war criminal Radko Mladić in Serbia. Kelly analyzes how these actions, combined with protests and EU pressure, threaten the region’s path toward European integration.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and transition to main topic
Albania: Trump family island development and Ivanka's video
Albanian protests against corruption and environmental damage
Interview: Albanian scandal, drug lord links, and legal issues
EU pressure leads to repeal of controversial Albanian laws
Analysis of Albanian PM Edi Rama's governance style
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Serbia: Failed Trump hotel project and minister arrest
Bosnia: Southern Interconnect gas pipeline and Trump allies
Serbia: State funeral for war criminal Radko Mladic
Serbia: Balancing EU aspirations, Russia, and domestic nationalism
Closing remarks and show sign-off
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