Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) stated on Monday that large-scale protests in Albania against a planned luxury resort involving Jared Kushner reflect rising opposition to global oligarchy. In a post on X, Sanders highlighted demonstrations against the project, which he described as environmentally disastrous and a symbol of elite wealth and influence.

"In tiny Albania, over a hundred thousand people have been in the streets against an environmentally disastrous luxury resort planned by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and his Qatari billionaire partners," Sanders wrote. "This is what global oligarchy looks like — and the people are saying NO."

Economist Steve Hanke reported on X that the European Union warned Albania that Kushner's planned luxury resort project could threaten the country's EU accession process. Hanke added that the project has been suspended and described the rising opposition as the "Flamingo Revolution" gaining momentum.

Last week, Ivanka Trump, Kushner's wife, discussed the Sazan Island development in Albania. She described the 1,400-hectare island redevelopment as a major personal and professional undertaking focused on preserving the natural environment. Trump noted the island currently lacks basic infrastructure and would be built from scratch.

In March, Kushner faced scrutiny over his financial disclosure and his firm Affinity Partners. The firm manages $5.4 billion backed by major foreign investments, including $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, despite reporting no investor returns.