Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in the federal trial of former congressman David Rivera who is accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela's government
Marco Rubio testified Tuesday in the federal trial of his former roommate David Rivera, who is charged with money laundering and failing to register as a foreign agent while allegedly working for Venezuela's government. Rivera is accused of securing a $50 million contract with Venezuelan officials and using his Republican connections to influence U.S. policy toward Venezuela during the first Trump administration. Rubio testified he was unaware of Rivera's alleged connections to Venezuela.
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Politico
Rubio returns to Miami to testify in Venezuela lobbying trial - Politico
procedural focus on Rubio's return
Washington Examiner
Rubio to testify in trial of ex-roommate alleged to have been Maduro's hired gun
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“Rubio to testify in trial of ex-roommate alleged to have been Maduro's hired gun”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“Rubio returns to Miami to testify in Venezuela lobbying trial - Politico” · Politico, Axios, PBS NewsHour, Reuters, AP News, The Hill
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PPolitico Rubio returns to Miami to testify in Venezuela lobbying trial - Politico 171d ago AAxios Rubio to testify in friend's trial over Venezuela oil deal 171d ago PBSPBS NewsHour Rubio to testify in trial of former congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela 172d ago RReuters Former US congressman secretly lobbied for Venezuela, prosecutor says at trial - Reuters 172d ago APAP News Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela HThe Hill Rubio testifies he didn't know of Venezuela allegations against former roommate 170d ago 7 tracked claims across 7 outlets
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Rubio asked to be a prosecution witness to preempt being called by the defense
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