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Paolo Zampolli legal and professional controversies

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Paolo Zampolli, a former model agent serving as a US special envoy for global partnerships, has faced significant legal and professional challenges. In October 2026, reports emerged regarding a sexual assault lawsuit filed in New York County Court by Victoria Drake. The complaint alleges that an incident occurred in October 2023 at Zampolli’s Manhattan residence, during which Drake claims she lost consciousness after consuming a drink. Drake’s attorney stated that Zampolli has accused his client of extortion and threatened her with a $100 million lawsuit. Shortly thereafter, Zampolli was also removed from his position as special envoy within the Trump administration. US officials confirmed his termination administration following a reported months-long dispute with Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The feud reportedly involved personal attacks and disagreements regarding authority and the chain of command. Landau had reportedly attempted to restrict Zampolli’s activities to cultural diplomacy, warning that pursuing commercial or economic matters could lead to disciplinary action. The email Email exchanges between the two two, which included over a dozen administration officials, featured accusations of leaking information. Zampolli, a longtime associate of the Trump family who introduced Donald and Melania Trump in 1998, released a statement describing his service as the ‘greatest honor’ expressed gratitude to President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance. He noted that his life original one-year mandate had already been extended by six months and indicated he would return to the private sector, sector to focus on business and relationship building, adding, ‘The president is always right.’

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