Mr Gertz added that Mexico has called for his extradition "on countless occasions", but was rebuffed because US authorities considered López Serrano a "protected witness" who "was giving them a lot of information".

Khanmalek said he pushed internally to continue working on Venice Dell but was rebuffed.

Donald Trumpov's pick for secretary of defense rebuffed reporters on Capitol Hill when they attempted to ask him about reports that he struggled with alcohol abuse.

When a House committee sought documents and testimony from Mr. Navarro about his efforts to overturn the election, he rebuffed them, citing “executive privilege.”

Animal rights groups tried to bring water to the elk in 2020 but were rebuffed.