'I think the situation is quite unfortunate, but I do believe that it is in the best interest for Sen. Menendez to resign in this moment,' Ocasio-Cortez told 'Face the Nation.'
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York became the latest Democratic lawmaker to call for the resignation of New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez after his, saying he should step down over the"extremely serious" allegations.
An indictment unsealed on Friday charged Menendez, his wife and three New Jersey business associates with various crimes related to an alleged bribery scheme. Prosecutors said the Menendezes received hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish luxury gifts in exchange for the senator wielding his influence to benefit the businessmen and the government of Egypt.
as the legal process unfolds. Menendez rejected those calls out of hand, saying he is"not going anywhere." He added that it was"not lost on me how quickly some are rushing to judge a Latino and push him out of his seat."
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