New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has reportedly confirmed with other Democrats that he will resign from his seat after being convicted in a federal bribery trial, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.
The Democratic senator was found guilty on all 16 charges on Tuesday. of His involvement Bribery and corruption The plan involves three New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. Menendez has come under pressure from Democratic lawmakers in recent months, and he has reportedly informed allies of his intention to resign, according to people familiar with the matter. according to To NBC News.
Menendez's resignation comes after a criminal trial over corruption allegations and finally brings to an end his three-decade political career.
Menendez was indicted on March 5. The investigation uncovered more than $480,000 in funds. cash, A businessman buys a luxury car for his wife and a car worth over $100,000 Gold Nugget, Survey Filing He stated. (Related article: Senator Bob Menendez convicted in federal bribery trial)
After the verdict, Menendez said he was “deeply disappointed with the jury's decision” but noted he was optimistic his defense team would appeal.
But Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, along with others in his party, including Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin and Illinois Sen. Cory Booker, called for him to resign. according to In a post by X (formerly Twitter).
New Jersey's leaders, including the Governor and my colleague, Senator Cory Booker, have made it clear that Senator Menendez can no longer serve. He should resign.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) September 27, 2023
“Following this guilty verdict, Senator Menendez must do the right thing for his constituents, the Senate, and our country and resign,” Schumer wrote to X after the verdict.
In light of this guilty conviction, Senator Menendez must do the right thing for his constituents, the Senate, and our country and resign.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) July 16, 2024
Despite calls for him to step down in March, before his sentencing, Menendez said he would run again as an independent and officially changed party affiliations on June 3. Prior to his sentencing, Menendez had been at the center of numerous indictments and investigations since 2006.
If the reports are confirmed, it is unclear when the Democratic senator will step down and hand the race over to a Democratic member of the House of Representatives. Andy Kim Republican candidate Curtis Bashaw.
Sen. Menendez's office did not immediately respond to The Daily Caller News Foundation's request for comment.
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