LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON ― Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday called on Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) to resign, minutes after his longtime Democratic colleague was found guilty on federal corruption charges. “In light of this guilty verdict, Senator Menendez must now do what is right for his constituents, the Senate, and our country, and resign,” Schumer said in a statement. Emerging from the courthouse shortly after the verdict, Menendez appeared defiant and vowed to appeal the verdict. “I have never, ever been a foreign agent.”AdvertisementSen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) was found guilty on federal corruption charges. “I reiterate my call for Senator Menendez to resign immediately after being found guilty of endangering national security and the integrity of our criminal justice system,” New Jersey Democratic Gov.

Source: Huffington Post July 17, 2024 01:57 UTC