Senator Bob Menendez attended a classified briefing on Ukraine despite facing accusations of aiding a foreign government. When questioned about his attendance, Menendez defended himself, stating that he is a United States Senator with security credentials and that an accusation is not proof of anything. CNN's political correspondent and Manu Raju confronted Menendez on his decision to attend the briefing, with Raju asking why it was appropriate for him to go given the accusations against him. The White House declined to comment on Menendez's attendance at the briefing.
"Was the White House concerned to see Sen. Menendez attend a classified briefing...given that he has been accused of aiding a foreign government?" KARINE JEAN-PIERRE: "I don't have anything to say" https://t.co/8t6PJxpSei
CNN's Chris Wallace Says Top Secret Briefings Show How 'Untenable' Menendez Staying In Senate Is https://t.co/J6VQ5599RF via @mediaite
'Why Is That Appropriate?': CNN Congressional Reporter Confronts Bob Menendez On Attending Classified Briefing https://t.co/vW7E4Dj3g6
CNN’s @mkraju: “You're being accused of aiding a foreign government. Why is that appropriate for you to go to a classified briefing?” Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ): “I have my security credentials, and an accusation is just that. It’s not proof of anything.” https://t.co/Vt9QCa3FoA
Manu Raju grills Bob Menendez: "You're being accused of aiding a foreign government — why is that appropriate for you to go to a classified briefing?" https://t.co/s9TD7dKJoq
CNN’s Manu Raju Confronts Indicted Menendez Over Getting Classified Briefings: ‘You’re Being Accused Of Aiding A Foreign Government’ https://t.co/kakOofPR7V
"You're being accused of aiding a foreign government — why is that appropriate for you to go to a classified briefing?" Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez: "Bottom line is I'm a United States senator" https://t.co/iKylFZa6qj
Menendez grew defensive when approached by CNN on why he attended this briefing amid concerns about his continued service in the chamber and after he previously did not attend an Israel briefing, following a conversation he had with Schumer. https://t.co/IrwITF1uKJ
CNN's political correspondent confronted Sen. Menendez on attending a classified briefing https://t.co/RH9GxsAUdA
From colleague Kelly Phares. Menendez on attending today's classified briefing on Ukraine: The bottom line is I'm a United States Senator. I have my security credentials and an accusation is just that