Campania Governor Vincenzo De Luca declared at Naples’ Pascale Hospital that electing “good people” in regional politics would leave citizens “screwed,” during a speech to doctors ahead of upcoming elections. “I don’t know what’s happening in Campania now. You’ll get good people—and if you get good people, you’re screwed,” he stated.
De Luca clarified that political “good people” prioritize personal careers over public service, contrasting them with his own record: “I work for citizens. Alone, I’ve fought for years against health ministers from both left and right-wing governments.” He urged medical staff to brace for worsening conditions while staying committed to their mission. The governor’s remarks targeted career-focused politicians amid rising tensions over regional leadership.