Sen. Menendez Indicted for Allegedly Accepting Cash and Gold Bars in Exchange for Political Favors

Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted on bribery charges for allegedly accepting cash, gold bars, and other gifts in exchange for political favors.

Menendez allegedly googled "How much is 1 kilo of gold worth?" which prosecutors point to as evidence of his guilt.

Several senators said they've never seen or googled about gold bars, finding it very abnormal to have them at home.

Menendez refused to explain why he allegedly had gold bars and googled their value, saying he'll present his defense at trial.

Rep. Andy Kim, who plans to challenge Menendez in 2024, criticized the senator's "level of arrogance" and said the gold bar detail shows how "out of touch" Menendez is.