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.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives at the chamber for a vote at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2024. – U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey said Thursday that he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces, but he left open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.The decision comes as Menendez fights federal bribery charges, along with his wife, Nadine, and three business associates.
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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