LIVE: Bob Menendez press conference amid Democratic resignation calls.
Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Calls to Resign Amid Bribery Charges
Get ready for a press conference that will make headlines! Sen. Bob Menendez, a prominent Democrat from New Jersey, is set to address the public in his hometown of Hudson County. This comes in the wake of federal prosecutors charging him and his wife with three counts of accepting bribes, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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As the senior governor of New Jersey, Menendez has already stepped down from his influential position as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This recent indictment marks his second in the past decade, raising serious concerns among both Democrats and Republicans.
While some House Democrats and top Republicans are urging Menendez to resign and not seek reelection in 2024, there are Democratic members who remain undecided on the matter. The pressure is mounting, and the stakes are high.
But Menendez is not backing down. Despite the calls for his resignation, he has firmly rejected them. In fact, sources suggest that during the press conference, he will announce his intention to run for reelection in 2024. The New Jersey Globe reports that Menendez’s statement is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a pivotal moment in Menendez’s political career.
Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.
What is expected to be announced during Sen. Menendez’s upcoming press conference
Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Calls to Resign Amid Bribery Charges
Get ready for a press conference that will make headlines! Sen. Bob Menendez, a prominent Democrat from New Jersey, is set to address the public in his hometown of Hudson County. This comes in the wake of federal prosecutors charging him and his wife with three counts of accepting bribes, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
As the senior governor of New Jersey, Menendez has already stepped down from his influential position as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This recent indictment marks his second in the past decade, raising serious concerns among both Democrats and Republicans.
While some House Democrats and top Republicans are urging Menendez to resign and not seek reelection in 2024, there are Democratic members who remain undecided on the matter. The pressure is mounting, and the stakes are high.
But Menendez is not backing down. Despite the calls for his resignation, he has firmly rejected them. In fact, sources suggest that during the press conference, he will announce his intention to run for reelection in 2024. The New Jersey Globe reports that Menendez’s statement is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Eastern time.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a pivotal moment in Menendez’s political career.
Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.
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