During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on June 3, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed allegations made by Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks regarding President Donald Trump's financial interests influencing decisions related to Iran. Rubio stated that the claim was 'completely false' and asserted that he had never heard Trump discuss his personal finances in relation to war or foreign policy. Meeks questioned whether Rubio had warned Trump that military actions could raise costs for Americans and if Trump's stock holdings posed a conflict of interest. Rubio denied any knowledge of Trump's stock purchases and expressed frustration at the questioning, stating, 'I don't do yes or no answers.' The hearing included further exchanges on Trump's work habits and accusations of corruption, with Rubio defending the president's diligence and dismissing the allegations as false and defamatory.
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Rubio Responds to Claims of Trump's Financial Interests in Iran Decisions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio refuted claims that President Trump's financial interests influenced decisions regarding Iran during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. Rubio emphasized that he had never heard Trump discuss personal finances in relation to foreign policy and expressed frustration at the questioning from Democratic lawmakers.
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