Senator Menendez Denies Bribery Charges, Claims Prosecution is Politically Motivated Smear Campaign After 50 Years of Service
• Senator Menendez gave a defiant speech denying bribery charges related to Egypt and Qatar • He accused prosecutors of smearing him and said there was no evidence to support the charges • Menendez claimed helping foreign countries purchase US goods should not be a crime • He argued his actions towards Egypt and Qatar were typical diplomacy, not corruption • Menendez said the prosecution has taken a personal toll after 50 years of public service