New Jersey’s Democratic governor and two Democratic New Jersey representatives also called for Menendez’ resignation.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Saturday joined a growing list of lawmakers to call on beleaguered Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) to resign in the wake of his indictment this week on criminal bribery charges, the New Jersey senator’s second indictment in recent years.Key Facts
McCarthy argued the allegations against Menendez—including that he accepted gold bars, a luxury car and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in return for political favors—were “very damaging,” The Hill reported.
New Jersey’s Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy also urged Menendez to resign, arguing the allegations are “so serious that they compromise” Menendez’ ability to effectively serve his term in the senate.
A duo of New Jersey representatives also pushed for Menendez’ resignation, including Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.), who called the allegations “serious,” and Rep.
