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Vucic Misquotes Child's Letter, Fuels Serbia's Political Tension

4/14/2025

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During a live broadcast at the "We Will Not Give Up Serbia" rally, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic controversially misrepresented a child's letter, claiming it endorsed basketball star Nikola Jokic over tennis champion Novak Dokovic. While Jokic aligns with Vucic's party, Dokovic's support for student protests has made him a target for tabloids, highlighting the political tensions in Serbia.

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During a live broadcast at the "We Will Not Give Up Serbia" rally, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic controversially misrepresented a child's letter, claiming it endorsed basketball star Nikola Jokic over tennis champion Novak Dokovic. While Jokic aligns with Vucic's party, Dokovic's support for student protests has made him a target for tabloids, highlighting the political tensions in Serbia.