Senator Menendez Faces New Federal Corruption Charges for Allegedly Taking Bribes from Egypt

Senator Robert Menendez was charged with conspiring to act as an agent for Egypt while chairing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Prosecutors allege Menendez took bribes including gold bars and a Mercedes in exchange for helping Egypt.

Menendez allegedly wrote a letter urging aid for Egypt that his wife sent to an Egyptian agent.

Some Democrats are now calling for Menendez to be expelled from the Senate.

This is the second time Menendez has faced federal corruption charges. He was previously tried for allegedly taking bribes from a wealthy doctor.