Umberto Bossi, an Italian politician and leader of the Northern League (Lega Nord), was angered by the portrayal of Napoléon due to the historical and cultural tensions between northern and southern Italy. Bossi's political stance often emphasized the distinct identity and autonomy of Northern Italy, sometimes in opposition to the central Italian government and the south. Napoléon, as a historical figure, is associated with the unification and centralization of power, which can be seen as contrary to Bossi's regionalist and federalist views. Additionally, Napoléon's campaigns in Italy and his influence on Italian territories might have been perceived by Bossi as a symbol of foreign domination and interference, further fueling his discontent with how Napoléon was portrayed.