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Marco Rubio will testify about his 2017 meetings with former Rep. David Rivera amid allegations Rivera secretly lobbied for Venezuela with a $50 million contract, prosecutors say.
- Marco Rubio is set to testify in the trial of his former roommate David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela's government during the Trump administration.
- Prosecutors allege that Rivera was hired by Venezuela's government to leverage Republican connections from his time in Congress to push the White House to abandon its hard line on Venezuela.
- Rivera allegedly worked with others, including a Texas Republican congressman, to seek meetings with the White House and oil companies on behalf of Venezuela's government.
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Rubio to testify in trial of ex-roommate with alleged Maduro government ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify Tuesday in the federal trial of his ex-roommate and longtime political ally, who is accused of being a hired gun for deposed Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. Rubio’s link to the case stems from his decades-old relationship with David Rivera, a former GOP congressman from Miami who once shared a home with him in Tallahassee during their early days in Florida politics. A sitting member of the …
Rubio to Testify in Trial Over Former Congressman Accused of Lobbying for Venezuela
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to testify this week in the trial of former Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.), who is accused of secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuela. The trial begins March 23, with Rubio set to speak on March 24 about his relationship with Rivera, a longtime friend and former roommate during their time in the Florida Legislature. Prosecutors claim Rivera acted as a paid agent for former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro,…
Miami's Shadow Lobbying: The Trial of David Rivera
Miami's Shadow Lobbying: The Trial of David Rivera The trial of ex-Miami congressman David Rivera opens, centering on allegations of his covert lobbying for Venezuela during Trump's presidency. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to testify, revealing his past interactions with Rivera. The trial unveils Miami's complex role in influencing U.S. policies in Latin America.Prosecutors argue Rivera received a $50 million contract from Venezuel…
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