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Democrats Seek Answers on Fast-Tracked Ziobro Visa as Crisis Looms

5/23/2026

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House Foreign Relations and Judiciary Committee Democrats asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to explain the fast-tracked visa for Ziobro.
Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau ordered officials to expedite Ziobro’s visa after he fled Hungary, entered the U.S. via Italy, and faces 26 charges in Poland.
Lawmakers warned the visa could spark a diplomatic crisis and demanded answers and an in-person briefing by June 21, including any involvement of President Donald Trump.

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House Foreign Relations and Judiciary Committee Democrats asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to explain the fast-tracked visa for Ziobro.
Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau ordered officials to expedite Ziobro’s visa after he fled Hungary, entered the U.S. via Italy, and faces 26 charges in Poland.
Lawmakers warned the visa could spark a diplomatic crisis and demanded answers and an in-person briefing by June 21, including any involvement of President Donald Trump.