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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won’t run in Democratic primary

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey said Thursday that he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he left open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.

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  • Menendez’s Political Future: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has announced he will not participate in the Democratic primary amidst ongoing federal corruption charges, but might consider running as an independent if acquitted.
  • Corruption Charges: Menendez, along with his wife and three business associates, faces charges for allegedly accepting bribes, including gold bars, cash, and a luxury car, in exchange for facilitating business deals and taking actions beneficial to foreign entities.
  • Alleged Misconduct: The accusations include aiding a businessman to secure a meat-certification contract with Egypt and assisting another associate in dealings with a Qatari investment fund, purportedly in exchange for bribes.

The Associated Press has the story:

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won’t run in Democratic primary

Newslooks- TRENTON, N.J. (AP) —

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey said Thursday that he will not run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he left open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives at the chamber for a vote at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 14, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Menendez made the announcement in a video released Thursday afternoon.

The decision comes as Menendez fights federal bribery charges, along with his wife, Nadine, and three business associates.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife Nadine Menendez arrive to the federal courthouse in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Menendez is due in court to answer to federal charges alleging he used his powerful post to secretly advance Egyptian interests and carry out favors for local businessmen in exchange for bribes of cash and gold bars. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Menendez and his spouse are charged with taking bribes of gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz in return for the senator’s help with projects pursued by three New Jersey businessmen. In return for the haul, Menendez helped one of the men get a lucrative meat-certification deal with Egypt, taking actions favorable to the Egyptian government, according to prosecutors. An additional indictment said Menendez helped another associate get a deal with a Qatari investment fund.

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