The closed-door luncheon comes a day after Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery and extortion charges.
Menendez arrived at his office in D.C. early Thursday morning, preparing to state his case to his colleagues.
Sen. Charles Schumer said Wednesday he is deeply disappointed, adding that Menendez's behavior fell below the standard for a senator. from three New Jersey businessmen in exchange for political favors. The government said it seized gold bars and cash from Menendez's home in 2022. Some of the cash was in in envelopes found stuffed in the senator's jacket.
Menendez said the money was legally earned and stashed away because of his family's experience in communist Cuba. Before being indicted, the senator said he would run again in 2024, and said this week he would not step down from his senate seat. Should Menendez choose to step down, Murphy would have the power to fill his position.
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