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Marco Rubio Says U.S. “Saved $50M” by Capturing Maduro Instead of Paying Bounty

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Jan 06, 2026
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Rubio takes on dual national security roles after embracing Trump's  'America First' vision - Los Angeles Times

Marco Rubio said the United States “saved” $50 million by no longer having to pay the bounty previously offered for the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, in remarks circulating after Maduro’s dramatic capture. Rubio’s comments, shared on social media, framed the capture as not only a strategic victory but also a financial one but the claim ha…

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