Marco Rubio spent over $1.2m in taxpayer-funded flights to attend son's college games
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novembro 12, 2026 |
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is facing scrutiny over his frequent trips to Florida to watch his son play college football, with a Washington Post investigation estimating that 23 military aircraft journeys cost taxpayers more than $1.2 million. While Rubio is required to use government aircraft for security reasons, the frequency of his personal trips has raised questions about taxpayer spending and official accountability.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is facing scrutiny over his frequent trips to Florida to watch his son play college football, with a Washington Post investigation estimating that 23 military aircraft journeys cost taxpayers more than $1.2 million. While Rubio is required to use government aircraft for security reasons, the frequency of his personal trips has raised questions about taxpayer spending and official accountability.
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