GOP House nominee edits 'error' in foreign agent paperwork
EXCLUSIVE — Republican Rhode Island congressional nominee Victor Mellor said Monday in comments to the Washington Examiner that he does not plan to remain a foreign agent for Cuba if elected to the House.
TL;DR
- Victor Mellor, a Republican nominee for Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District, plans to resign as a foreign agent for Cuba if elected.
- Mellor stated his work with Cuban officials was aimed at fostering 'peace' and improving relations, and claimed he has followed all laws.
- He noted federal law prevents members of Congress from being registered foreign agents and would adhere to this if elected.
- Mellor attributed an error in his foreign agent filing regarding his address to his lawyer.
- He also mentioned securing a pilot program to send food to Cuba and sharing perspectives on moving towards an open market economy.