Debunking Shkëlqim Devolli’s Grandiose Claims
From CIA briefings to NATO advocacy, Shkëlqim Devolli’s fantastical claims unravel as a hollow PR stunt disguised as statesmanship.
The recent report by Klan Kosova1, a media outlet owned by oligarch Shkëlqim Devolli, has sparked widespread skepticism due to its fantastical portrayal of Devolli’s influence and access to high-level U.S. political circles.
In this article, I systematically dissect the report’s claims, separating fact from fiction, and exposing the orchestrated narrative aimed at deceiving the Kosovar public.
Claim 1: Secret Service Accompaniment for Shkëlqim Devolli
The Claim:
The report asserts that Shkëlqim Devolli was accompanied by members of the U.S. Secret Service during his attendance at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, purportedly as part of a protocol reserved for high-level visitors.
The Reality:
The U.S. Secret Service provides protection exclusively to designated individuals, including the President, Vice President, their families, and foreign dignitaries or heads of state. A private businessman, regardless of wealth or influence, does not qualify for this protection. Even if Devolli …