But Menendez, accused of peddling influence for bribes, stopped short of addressing reelection campaign plans for 2024.
Menendez read from prepared remarks at the Hudson County Community College in Union City, New Jersey — the community where he rose through the political ranks from the Union City school board to mayor before moving on to Congress. He gave a prolonged defense of his character — saying he'd fought against authoritarian governments and consistently advocated for the people of New Jersey..
Prosecutors say Menendez and his wife took gold bars, a luxury vehicle, $480,000 in cash and financial favors. Menendez denies the allegations. The indictment says Egypt gave one of the businessmen a lucrative Halal meat contract that helped fund the bribes. Menendez is also accused of abusing his influence on the Senate Foreign Relations commission to help Egypt, even ghost-writing a letter from Egypt officials to get U.S. aid.
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