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Former MAGA congressman sentenced to 10 years over Venezuela lobbying
Original: A former MAGA congressman and longtime friend of Marco Rubio was sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with a se
A former Republican congressman described as a longtime friend of Senator Marco Rubio has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a secret $50 million lobbying campaign carried out on behalf of Venezuela's government. Commenters are highlighting the case as an example of corruption within Republican and pro-Trump political circles.
Why now: People are discussing the sentencing because it ties a Trump-aligned politician to a covert foreign lobbying scheme for Venezuela.
Marco RubioVenezuelaRepublican Party
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- A former MAGA congressman and longtime friend of Marco Rubio was sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on Venezuela’s behalf during the first MAGA MURDER administration # Corruption # corrupt # crime # republicans # republican… · digyoursoul@universeodon.com · 6
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