A tranche of influential state Democrats have publicly called for Menendez’s resignation after the indictment was unsealed Friday.
Menendez is accused of using his office to benefit New Jersey businesspeople and the Egyptian government in exchange for gold bars, cash and a new luxury vehicle, among other things.
A tranche of influential state Democrats — including Gov. Phil Murphy, state Democratic Chair LeRoy Jones and the state legislature’s Senate President and Assembly Speaker — have publicly called for Menendez’s resignation after the indictment was unsealed on Friday . Menendez did not announce he plans to seek reelection to the Senate in 2024, as was expected. Still, the race to challenge Menendez for his Senate seat in 2024 is quickly taking shape. U.S. Rep. Andy Kim and progressive activist Larry Hamm have announced they will run for the seat. Other ambitious New Jersey Democrats — including Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill — are also mentioned as possible successors amongst the state’s chattering class.
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