Renowned American professor, Steve Hanke, has reacted through a post on social media regarding the massive protests taking place in Tirana against Prime Minister Edi Rama and his government.
Hanke, who holds the high title of "Knight of the Order of the Flag" in Albania, has openly supported the civic reaction and issued direct accusations regarding luxury investment projects in the country.
For the 69th day, THOUSANDS of Albanians gathered in Tirana. Protesters accused PM Rama and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner of CORRUPTION.
AS A KNIGHT OF ALBANIA'S ORDER OF THE FLAG, IT'S TIME FOR ALBANIA TO DUMP KUSHNER'S LUXURY PROJECT AND FOR PM RAMA TO TAKE THE EXIT DOOR. pic.twitter.com/anwOhu1Dov
— Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) August 8, 2026
“For the 69th day, thousands of Albanians gathered in Tirana. Protesters accused Prime Minister Rama and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, of CORRUPTION. As a Knight of the Order of the Flag of Albania, it is time for Albania to abandon Kushner’s luxury project and for Prime Minister Rama to take the exit door,” Hanke writes.
Through this statement, the internationally renowned economist emphasizes that the reaction of citizens in the square is a clear signal that the luxury tourist project should be canceled immediately, while demanding the resignation of the head of the Albanian executive.
