David Rivera
Definition
David Rivera is an American former politician who served as a Republican U.S. Representative for Florida's 25th congressional district from 2011 to 2013.
On May 1, 2026, a federal jury convicted David Rivera of conspiracy, failure to register as a foreign agent, and related charges for secretly lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of the Venezuelan government under Nicolás Maduro, for which he allegedly received over $5 million.
Examples
David Rivera's pivot to international consulting is paying dividends—literally, as the feds tally up those undisclosed millions.
In a masterclass of discretion, David Rivera kept his Venezuelan side hustle so quiet even his campaign filings missed it.
David Rivera redefined bipartisanship by bridging Florida politics with Maduro's inner circle, all sub rosa.
With his latest verdict, David Rivera joins the elite club of ex-congressmen whose legacies include bonus federal indictments.