Thousands of Serbs have gathered in Belgrade to protest a $500 million luxury development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The project, located on a former military site, has been fast-tracked by Belgrade authorities despite significant public dissent over allegations of corruption and the site’s controversial historical legacy. Demonstrators have vowed to stop the project, highlighting growing frustrations with perceived government overreach and transparency issues.
The controversy surrounding the project has intensified as local activists and opposition groups have accused the Serbian government of prioritizing foreign interests over domestic concerns. The development, which is part of a larger infrastructure initiative, has sparked debates about the role of international influence in national development strategies. Protests have drawn wide support from citizens who fear the project’s rapid approval could undermine public trust in local governance.