Marco Rubio Testifies in Corruption Trial Against Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified as a witness in a federal corruption trial in Miami against David Rivera, a former Republican congressman and longtime friend.
- Rivera is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government in 2017-2018 through his consulting firm, which allegedly received $50 million from Venezuela’s state-run oil company.
- Prosecutors charged Rivera and an associate with conspiracy, failure to register as foreign agents, and other crimes, while Rubio has not been implicated in any wrongdoing.
- Rubio’s testimony drew significant media attention and heightened security at the Miami courthouse, highlighting the unusual situation of a sitting cabinet member testifying against a former ally.
