Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has been repeatedly questioned about Senator Bob Menendez following Menendez's indictment for bribery, obstruction, and conspiracy. Schumer has consistently expressed disappointment but has not called for Menendez's resignation. Critics, including Rep. Meijer, argue that Menendez should resign or be expelled for failing to meet Senate standards. Schumer's responses have emphasized that the Senate has standards that must be upheld, yet he sidestepped direct questions regarding Menendez's continued role in the Senate, including his participation in committees and access to classified briefings.
Chuck Schumer repeatedly refuses to call on disgraced Bob Menendez to resign. https://t.co/toI0wKBs0u
Q: Should Sen. Menendez resign? SCHUMER: "I'm very disappointed" Q: "Why are you OK with him serving in your caucus, sitting on committees, attending classified briefings when he's been charged with bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction..." SCHUMER: "I'm deeply disappointed" https://t.co/RfiVd6rgvj
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sidesteps repeated questions about Bob Menendez. Asked him why it’s OK to have some charged with bribery, obstruction, conspiracy to serve on committees, in his caucus and attend classified briefings. “The Senate has standards, we should all…
.@SenSchumer "The Senate has certain standards that we must live up to. I am very disappointed that Senator Menendez has not lived up to those standards." https://t.co/cuJtNihp13
Schumer gives same answer 3 times after questions about Menendez being indicted for bribery & obstruction: “The bottom line is as I've said the Senate has certain standards that we must live up to. I am very disappointed that Senator Menendez has not lived up to those standards”
Schumer on Menendez. Says virtually the same thing three times when asked: The Senate has standards. I’m disappointed..He has not lived up to those standards
If Sen. Menendez had any honor, he’d resign. If Chuck Schumer had any respect for the Senate, he’d move to expel Menendez immediately. https://t.co/EAAUiEK35R