Former President Donald Trump’s recent trial has dominated the news cycle recently, but another high profile trial for a politician is going on. Longtime New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is facing corruption charges, along with his wife, on three federal counts of allegedly accepting bribes.
Now, the Senator will fight for a fourth term in the United States Senate as an independent, the New Jersey Globe reports.
The longtime Democratic power player will file today as in independent after gathering sufficient signatures to qualify. The Globe has confirmed that Menendez has no campaign staff and is managing his own race.
In March the senator declined to run for reelection as a Democrat, and has been debating an independent run since then. He reportedly began circulating a petition to appear on the ballot as an independent in May.
Menendez and his wife allegedly used the senator’s power and influence to “protect and enrich” the businessmen and to “benefit the Arab Republic of Egypt,” according to their indictment.
In January, Menendez was hit with additional allegations, and is accused of accepting bribes from the Qatari royal family in exchange for speaking highly about Qatar. Allegedly he was given luxury wristwatches and other valuble items in exchange for positive comments about Qatar.
Authorities reportedly found $600,000 in cash and gold bars hidden inside closets, in designer bags, and even in a pair of boots, while searching the couple’s New Jersey home.
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Menendez. Menendez hopes to serve as a spoiler by running as an independent in November. An additional four Republican candidates will also appear on the ballot in the May 4 primary.
{Matzav.com}
Just another example of the weaponization or our Injustice system. Rogue judges.