It is unclear, the article reads, if Rohrabacher “actually had authority to make such an offer on the Trump administration's behalf.” In the past Rohrabacher has been dubbed "Putin's favorite Congressman" and "Russia's favorite Congressman" because of his Russia-friendly views which included Russia's attack on Georgia and its annexation of Crimea.
Assange is facing extradition to the U.S. on 18 charges including conspiracy to commit computer intrusion.