The Minister of Culture denies any rumors about possible intervention regarding Virginia Raffaele's program: “That is absolutely not true. I like her a lot, I followed her before I became a priest, she is very funny and intelligent and does her job well. And then satire is a bit like the salt of democracy.”
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“Satire is the salt of democracy and I really like Virginia Raffaele”. The Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiulian This ends the question related to the controversy sparked by a backstory from the newspaper La Repubblica, according to which an intervention was requested from the deputy director of Rai1's Prime Time. John Antwerp, exactly after the comedian's imitation of the conductor during the Colpo di Luna show. Guest of Joseph Toasts In Zona Bianca, on Rete 4, the minister denied: “That is absolutely not true and I have persecuted Virginia Raffaele long before.”
The words of Minister Sangiuliano
Minister Sangiuliano in the Senate during the presentation of the portrait of Margherita of Austria, Duchess of Tuscany
The Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, therefore closed the issue after a week of speculation in the newspapers. This is how the Minister responded to Giuseppe Brindisi, the host of the Zona Bianca:
It's not absolutely true. I like Virginia Raffaele a lot, I followed her before I became a minister, she is very funny and intelligent and does her job well. And then satire is a bit like the salt of democracy. I think she breathes life into politics, and that's fine.
Beatrice Venezi's reaction
Beatrice Venezi also commented on a topic that was actually only relevant for some newspapers. The conductor publicly thanked the actress and emphasized that “imitation is a form of consecration, so thanks to Virginia Raffaele. The audience decides whether they like it or not.” Finally, the background note was artfully crafted to spark controversy: “By the way, don't fall for the misinformation.” Clear and precise words that eliminate any slander. In the meantime, we're getting ready for the grand finale on Friday, January 26th the third and final episode of Virginia Raffaele's Show which this time should also include the impersonation of Beatrice Venezi, considering that the program was recorded last December.