Italian Leaders Clash as USA Agents Join Milan-Cortina Security Plan

Italy is deploying 6,000 security personnel for the Milan-Cortina Olympics as the government defends the involvement of USA federal agents following political backlash.Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will only provide technical support from the USA Consulate and will not have operational powers.Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala and other opposition figures have strongly opposed the move, citing the controversial reputation of the foreign agency.