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1. The counter argument the government will probably use is that he's not the legitimate president.

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 06:51 AM

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Thus they will then argue that the government of Venezuela is not required to pay for his defense.

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I think there's a fairly good chance this case will get tossed. maxsolomon Yesterday #2