U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he is leaving open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial. Menendez made the announcement in a video released Thursday afternoon.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives at the chamber for a vote at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., ask a questions during a Senate Finance hearing to examine President Joe Biden’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2025 on Capitol Hill Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Washington. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives at the chamber for a vote at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2024. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J.
Menendez and his spouse are charged with taking bribes of gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz in return for the senator’s help with projects pursued by three New Jersey businessmen. In return for the haul, Menendez helped one of the men get a lucrative meat-certification deal with Egypt, taking actions favorable to the Egyptian government, according to prosecutors. An additional indictment said Menendez helped another associate get a deal with a Qatari investment fund.
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