Investigations
State Department probe into an AI-generated impersonation of Rubio, a previous inquiry into his use of campaign funds as Speaker of the Florida House, and Rubio’s role in the Senate Intelligence Committee’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Additionally, recent reports mention an investigation into agreements for other nations to accept deportees.
Current investigations
- AI Impersonation: The State Department is investigating a scheme where an AI-generated voice impersonated Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sending messages to foreign ministers and other officials. The investigation is to determine the responsible party and prevent future incidents.
- Deportee Agreements: A recent investigation by The New York Times highlights agreements for other countries to accept deportees, including payments made to nations with poor human rights records.
Past investigation
- Florida Campaign Funds: As Speaker of the Florida House, Rubio faced allegations of fiscal impropriety, including using conservative action committee dollars for personal expenses and misusing a party-issued credit card. He said at the time that personal charges were paid back.
Credits
- Russian Interference: Rubio was the acting Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, which released a five-volume report on the Russian investigation into U.S. elections, detailing counterintelligence threats and vulnerabilities.
- McKinsey & Company: As the acting Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Rubio helped expose evidence of American consulting firm McKinsey & Company working for the Chinese military and Communist Party.