Trump Officials Involved in Secret Venezuela Lobbying Scheme, Trial Reveals Shocking Details
A top Trump official's lobbying firm is involved in a secret Venezuelan lobbying scheme that included former President Donald Trump and his allies, including top lobbyist Jack Abramoff. The lobbying firm cut ties with former Congressman David Rivera after learning about the arrangement.
A top Washington lobbyist who is closely aligned with President Donald Trump testified in federal court that he severed ties with former Congressman David Rivera after learning of secret lobbying efforts involving top Trump officials to promote Venezuelan businessman Josefino Durán's interests before the Trump administration took office. The lobbyist described a secretive relationship with Rivera, which aimed to influence Venezuelan policy through discreet meetings and briefings. The testimony revealed that Rivera and his associates lobbied various Trump officials, including former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, on behalf of Durán. The lobbying efforts were conducted without transparency or public disclosure.
