Italian entrepreneur and party official faces backlash after assault on migrant

In San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy, Giuseppe Barboni, an entrepreneur and member of the far-right 'National Future' party, was recorded assaulting an Iraqi national who was allegedly obstructing traffic. In the video, Barboni, a martial arts practitioner, is seen throwing the individual to the ground and repeatedly punching him before moving him to the sidewalk. Barboni later claimed via social media that the man had been causing disturbances in the city for months. The incident has been widely condemned by the Italian press and local officials, including Mayor Nicola Mozzoni, who explicitly stated that vigilantism is unacceptable. The 'National Future' party, led by retired general Roberto Vannacci, currently polls at 6.2% and maintains a platform supporting mandatory repatriation of irregular migrants. The party has also drawn controversy for its stances on the LGBTQ+ community and domestic violence. The assault has sparked a national debate regarding law enforcement and political rhetoric.