Sen. Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, has been indicted on charges of conspiring to act as an agent of the Egyptian government. The federal indictment also includes charges against his wife. The case highlights the influence of Egypt's powerful intelligence agency. The indictment raises questions about whether Sen. Menendez should resign, although Sens. Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler declined to comment. This development signals a new chapter for the Department of Justice on foreign agent law.
Menendez case signals new chapter for DOJ on foreign agent law https://t.co/gXssRCVzSx https://t.co/SMXHLSbAZm
Bribery trial of veteran DEA agents. https://t.co/aIS24hYgRf
Menendez, now accused of acting as foreign agent, has a history of blocking FARA reform bills https://t.co/EMufixiuy1
Bob Menendez Is A Symptom https://t.co/xDd2fcKcvL
A federal indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, and his wife, with conspiring to act as agents of the Egyptian government. The charges highlight how Egypt’s powerful intelligence agency wields influence. https://t.co/Uj4a6ZuFW2
With the new indictment of Sen. Menendez as a foreign agent (!), shouldn't his colleagues really pressure him to step down? And shouldn't Gov. Murphy say he'll appoint someone of experience and stature who could help the Senate deal with a world in crisis, like Tom Malinowski?
Sens. Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler did not answer SFGATE requests for comment about whether Sen. Bob Menendez — indicted on charges including bribery and acting as a foreign agent — should resign. https://t.co/QlsMiPnSEG