Trump calls on Venezuela to release political prisoner

President Trump called on Venezuela to release a prominent political prisoner, Leopoldo López, after meeting with López's wife and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) at the White House on Wednesday night. Trump tweeted the declaration of support along with a photo of López's wife, Lilian Tintori, Vice President Pence and Rubio after their White House dinner. “Venezuela should allow Leopoldo Lopez, a political prisoner & husband of @liliantintori (just met w/ @marcorubio) out of prison immediately,” Trump tweeted. More…