Ventura's 'Hamburger' Blunder Exposed: Chega Leader Misinterprets German Word in Political Attack

Ventura Criticizes Marcelo Over Alleged 'Hamburger Festival' Visit

In a recent social media post, André Ventura, leader of the Chega party, criticized President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for allegedly attending a 'hamburger festival' in Germany. However, Ventura's claim was based on a misunderstanding: the German word 'bürger' actually means 'citizen', not 'hamburger'. This incident highlights another instance of misinformation from Ventura, as the event in question was the Festival of Citizenship, not a food-related gathering.

The Chega party had previously voted against the President's official trip to Germany, and this social media criticism appears to be an attempt to justify their opposition. The story underscores the ongoing political tensions in Portugal, with Ventura's actions drawing attention to the spread of false narratives.

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