Barbara Balmaseda, a Miami GOP strategist and former intern for Senator Marco Rubio, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for her involvement in the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Balmaseda, 23, was seen entering the Capitol alongside members of the far-right Proud Boys. She has ties to prominent Republican figures, including Senator Rubio and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The indictment includes charges related to storming and entering the Capitol. Balmaseda is also a former FIU student and director of the Miami Young Republicans.
Miami-Dade woman indicted on charges of taking part in Jan. 6 Capitol riots https://t.co/BkTRNdZErN
Florida woman with reported ties to DeSantis and Rubio indicted on Jan. 6 charges https://t.co/9rpVZ4Jfv2
Miami GOP Strategist Barbara Balmaseda, 23, and Former Rubio Intern, Indicted for January 6 Insurrection https://t.co/IoMhjfpneX
A federal grand jury indicted Barbara Balmaseda, 23, on charges related to storming and entering the Capitol on Jan. 6 alongside at least one Proud Boys member, according to a court filing. https://t.co/FdaDY8trdZ
Former Marco Rubio Intern Indicted for Storming Capitol on January 6 https://t.co/j6whYzsAfb
Florida resident pledging allegiance to a terrorist organization that is currently holding Americans hostage. Feds won’t do jack shit. FYI, @GovRonDeSantis. @BryanDGriffin @ChristinaPushaw https://t.co/CW9G7s7K4p
NEW: Barbara "Barby" Balmaseda — a Miami GOP strategist with ties to the far-right Proud Boys — has been indicted by a grand jury over her role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. https://t.co/8S9rObFrXt
Former #Florida Sen. @marcorubio intern indicted for storming Capitol on January 6 alongside members of the far-right Proud Boys. https://t.co/lvOClznoOD via @AlexLDeLuca
The former FIU student was seen entering the Capitol during the insurrection alongside members of the far-right Proud Boys. https://t.co/0Qb6G43JVZ
‘You have my taser’: Proud Boys-trailing Miami Young Republicans director with ties to Rubio, DeSantis, indicted for Jan. 6 https://t.co/p6uSkBbsRS