Albanian-American Conservative

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

Happy 4th of July!❤️🇺🇸❤️

[Harry Bajraktari @HarryBajraktari]

Albanians should not oppose American investments in Albanian lands 🇺🇸🇦🇱🇽🇰On the contrary, we should do everything possible to encourage and attract American investments not only in Albania, but also in Kosova, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and the Presheva Valley.

The investment by President @realDonaldTrump's daughter, @IvankaTrump, and her husband, @jaredkushner , on Sazan Island is a great project that will promote economic development, encourage other international investors to explore opportunities in Albanian lands, create new jobs, and open new doors for our young people. It will also contribute to the long-term security and stability of Albanians throughout the Balkans.

This project has the potential to attract visitors from around the world, including prominent international figures, business leaders, and influential individuals. It places Albania on the map of global tourism and development and showcases the country as a destination for world-class investment.

These are not investments from Russia or China. These are American investments, from the country that has been the greatest supporter of Albanian freedom, democracy, and security, and the strongest friend and ally of our people. For decades, the United States of America has stood by the Albanian people during the most important moments of our history. Stronger economic ties with America help reinforce the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Albanians and Americans 🇦🇱🇺🇸

I strongly support environmental protection. However, protecting nature and serious American investment should not be viewed as competing goals. We can and should achieve both.

For fifty years, Albania’s isolation under the communist dictatorship of Enver Hoxha brought no benefit to the Albanian people. Our future is not isolation. Our future lies in openness, cooperation, and partnership with the democratic world, especially with the United States of America.

The Albanian-American community works every day to strengthen the bridges between Albanians and America and to encourage greater American investment throughout Albanian lands. As a result of these efforts, just days ago, Prishtina hosted the American Investors Conference.

I hope that the investment by the Trump and Kushner families in Albania will be only the beginning of a new chapter of American investment throughout Albanian lands 🇺🇸🇦🇱🇽🇰

May God bless the American people and the Albanian people.

#HarryBajraktari

@StateEUR
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[US - ALBANIAN MEDIA GROUP @SocietyAlbanian]

Senatori Schumer duke falenderuar publikisht popullin shqiptar për guximin dhe humanizmin e treguar gjatë Luftës së Dytë Botërore. Shqipëria ishte i vetmi vend në Evropë që doli nga lufta me një popullsi hebrenjsh më të madhe se sa e kishte në fillim të saj.

[Harry Bajraktari @HarryBajraktari]

I thank Congressman @RepKeithSelf for his strong support for Kosova and its aspiration to join #NATO, as the only path toward peace and stability in the Balkans. The people of Kosova are fortunate to have friends like Congressman Self in the United States Congress — a powerful voice defending Kosova’s interests in Washington 🇺🇸🇽🇰

During today’s session of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Self called for increased diplomatic pressure on NATO member states that still have not recognized Kosova’s independence. He also warned about the growing Russian influence in the Balkans, while describing Kosova as a decisive factor for peace, stability, and the Euro-Atlantic future of the region.

During the same session, members of the Committee supported the initiative to name the building of the American Embassy in Prishtina after Congressman Eliot Engel — a great friend of the Albanian people, who for decades was one of the strongest voices in support of Kosova’s freedom and independence.

Kosova has a historic opportunity. With America by its side, NATO membership can be achieved. And within the next few months, the United States Embassy in Kosova may bear the name of Congressman Eliot Engel. Leaders in Kosova must seize this historic moment to move the country forward.

God bless the United States and the American people.
God bless Kosova and all Albanian people
🇺🇸🇽🇰🇦🇱

#HarryBajraktari

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[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

Beautiful Performance! Olivia Rodrigo - "You’re So Vain" (Carly Simon) | 2022 Induction https://t.co/ZlsTwGG7WG via @YouTube

[Vjosa Osmani @VjosaOsmaniPRKS]

It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of the Republic of Kosovo as its sixth President.

Together, we carried Kosovo forward. This chapter closes, but my commitment to Kosovo remains stronger than ever. 🇽🇰

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

He is so right!👏👏

[The Footy Section @FTBLsection]

Gianluigi Buffon:

“For twenty years we’ve been ashamed of who we are. For twenty years, I’ve felt like we have to play like Spain — we’ve abandoned our history. And because of that, talent has disappeared. Players like Ciro Ferrara, Fabio Cannavaro… today we’d be embarrassed to put them on the pitch. Chiellini wouldn’t play today because he doesn’t play line-breaking passes. You watch Barcelona and pay for a ticket, but thinking we can play with a high line in midfield for ninety minutes…

Italy’s historic matches were built on defending to the death, on team containment, on the cohesion of the result. Now it seems like we’re uncomfortable with that — otherwise, we won’t be accepted into football’s high society. I want to go out there to try and win, and there’s no shame in doing it with your own strengths.”

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

Sa i cekët është mendimi i këtyre njerëzve të “lexuar” për SHBA! “Gabimi më i madh i jetës time!"/Mustafa Nano intervistë për Rakipin; Ra... https://t.co/tA7m1VDYAQ via @YouTube

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

Another little reason why communism did not succeed!🤘🎸🎧Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music (Official Video) https://t.co/JXdeP6rPmn via @YouTube

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

TURP!!!! 0900, se për ty kam këtë numrin' Si nisi sherri mes Taulant Ballës dhe ... https://t.co/gxRHqQ5j2b via @YouTube

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

WOW! So powerful and very true!🙏❤️🇺🇸🦅❤️🇺🇸 Iranian activist Masih Alinejad urges Trump to "finish the job" in Iran https://t.co/mu7nlVUOVb via @YouTube

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

Beautiful!🤘🎸🚀❤️🇦🇱🦅ALEKSANDER & RENIS GJOKA - I NJEJTI DO MBETEM ( KENGA MAGJIKE 2012 ) https://t.co/nwdGond0JR via @YouTube

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

You are a great 🇦🇱🇺🇸patriot& a great inspiration Evi! 🇦🇱❤️🇺🇸🦅🙏👏

[Evi @evikokalari]

The perception that Albania is a “Muslim country” often ignores a major historical and demographic reality: more than half of Albanians live outside the country’s borders.

A significant portion of the population left during the Ottoman invasion.

Nearly 40% emigrated — about 25% settled in southern Italy (today known as the Arbëreshë) and 15% in Greece (the Arvanites). The Arbëreshë were largely Albanian Catholics, while the Arvanites were Albanian Orthodox.

Those who remained and could not afford the heavy Ottoman taxes were often forced to convert or face persecution, imprisonment, or death. Albania’s religious transformation was not a simple cultural shift — it was shaped by survival under imperial rule.

Reducing Albania to a “Muslim country” erases this complex history. It overlooks the centuries of resistance, the deep Christian roots of the population, and the massive diaspora that preserved Albanian identity abroad. Using Albania as a talking point for modern political narratives without understanding this background does a disservice to historical truth.

Albanians played a significant role in resisting Ottoman expansion into Europe, and the country paid a heavy price. Yet post-communist Albania continues to struggle with corruption and economic hardship, pushing many to leave once again — often toward the United Kingdom and other EU countries.

The same historical nuance applies to Albania’s role during World War II. Albania was one of the few European countries where the Jewish population increased during the Holocaust. Albanians — including Muslims, Catholics, and Orthodox alike — sheltered and protected Jewish families under the code of honor known as 'besa'. This legacy reflects the country’s tradition of religious coexistence and moral responsibility.

Europe and Israel continue to praise corrupt political elites while overlooking the voices of ordinary citizens who are desperate for meaningful change. The Albanian people do not need symbolism — they need accountability and support in dismantling the corruption that has held the country hostage for 35 years.

If this sounds like a rant - it’s because that's exactly what it is!

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

🇺🇸❤️🇦🇱🦅❤️🇽🇰Donald Trump Edit || Gangsta's Paradise https://t.co/1a9LDnXAEg via @YouTube

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

Proud to be🇺🇸🦅❤️

[Joe Rogan Podcast News @joeroganhq]

Bill Maher: "You’re embarrassed to be an American? Well, guess what? The feeling’s mutual because you have no perspective."

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

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[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

God bless you @ediramaal! My PM🇦🇱❤️👏🇽🇰❤️🇺🇸❤️🙏👏PM - Board of Peace https://t.co/evZGbXosOU via @YouTube

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

Happy Independence’s Day! 🇽🇰❤️🇦🇱❤️🇺🇸❤️🦅👏

[Vjosa Osmani @VjosaOsmaniPRKS]

Thank you, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump, for your warm congratulatory letter ahead of our Independence Day and for your steadfast support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Kosovo.

Kosovo is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our strategic ally, the United States of America, as we work together for a more peaceful, safer, and prosperous world. 🇽🇰🇺🇸

[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

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[Albanian-American Conservative @batidd]

Great National Anthem performance! 🇺🇸🎤❤️🇺🇸👏🙏🇺🇸 Whitney Houston - Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem) - Super Bowl 19... https://t.co/keGfgtcxXR via @YouTube