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Marco Rubio testifies in trial of ex-congressman accused of lobbying for Venezuela

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is not accused of wrongdoing, testified in the trial of former congressman David Rivera, who faces charges for allegedly lobbying for Venezuela and laundering money.

Mar 25th 2026 · United States

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Rubio is the first serving US cabinet member to testify in a criminal trial since 1983.

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Marco Rubio Testifies in Corruption Trial Against Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera www.nytimes.com
Details on Marco Rubio's testimony in former roommate's illegal lobbying trial www.cbsnews.com
Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial www.bbc.com