A Houston Billionaire Restaurateur Behind Morton’s and Bubba Gump Shrimp Might Serve in President-Elect Donald Trump’s Administration
December 12, 2024 | 1 min to read
Tilman Fertitta, the renowned restaurateur and owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets, is poised to be named the U.S. Ambassador to Italy in Donald Trump's potential administration. As the head of Landrys, Inc., Fertitta manages over 600 properties, including notable restaurants like Morton’s and casinos such as Golden Nugget Casino. This appointment reflects Trump's ongoing influence and business connections within his expected new term.
Sources say Trump will name Tilman Fertitta as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy
Tilman Fertitta, the Houston-based restaurateur and owner of the NBA Houston Rockets team, could serve in Donald Trump’s administration once he’s sworn in again as president.
CBS News reports that sources with knowledge of the situation stated that Fertitta, who owns Landrys, Inc., a Texas-based hospitality group that oversees multiple hotels, restaurants, and casinos around the world, is set to be named the U.S. Ambassador of Italy. Fertitta owns more than 600 properties nationwide and oversees various casinos, including Golden Nugget Casino in Louisiana, and restaurants like Morton’s the Steakhouse, Joe’s Crab Shack, and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
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