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Posted 9/26/2023, 1:44:45 AM

Pelosi Leads Growing Calls From Democrats for Sen. Menendez to Resign Over Federal Corruption Charges

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sen. Bob Menendez should resign due to his federal indictment.
Pelosi is the most prominent Democrat so far to call for Menendez's resignation.
At least a dozen House Democrats and 3 Senate Democrats have also called for Menendez to resign.
Menendez is accused of misusing his office to benefit businesspeople and the Egyptian government in exchange for money and gifts.
Despite calls to resign, Menendez maintains his innocence and insists he will not leave office.

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Pelosi, 83, to Seek Re-election in 2024 After Stepping Down as House Leader

Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has announced that she will seek re-election next November, sparking a debate on the age of US political leaders.

9/24/2023

Durbin Refuses to Call for Menendez Resignation After Bribery Indictment

Senator Dick Durbin declined to call on Senator Bob Menendez to resign after Menendez was indicted on federal corruption and bribery charges, stating that Menendez is entitled to the presumption of innocence and the decision to resign should be made by Menendez and his constituents.

9/24/2023

Menendez Faces Calls to Resign After Corruption Charges in Indictment

Democratic and Republican colleagues are pressuring Sen. Bob Menendez to resign following a corruption indictment, but Menendez remains defiant and denies the allegations.

9/24/2023

NJ Democrats Call for Sen. Menendez to Resign Over Corruption Charges

Democratic US senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, is facing calls for his resignation after being charged with accepting bribes, leading Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats to call for him to step down.

9/26/2023

Pelosi Hints Menendez Should Resign After Corruption Charges, As Democrats Seek To Avoid Distraction

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that it would be a "good idea" for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign amid the fallout of his recent indictment on bribery charges.

9/26/2023

Menendez Indictment Causes Rift Among Democrats as Corruption Charges Mount

The recent indictment of Senator Bob Menendez on federal bribery charges has created a split in the Democratic Party, with New Jersey state leaders calling for his resignation while Washington Democrats, including President Joe Biden, have remained supportive.

9/26/2023

Fox News Questions if Trump, Menendez Should Face Consequences for Indictments

Democrats are debating whether Senator Menendez should resign due to legal jeopardy, leading to a comparison with former President Trump's multiple indictments.

9/28/2023

Fetterman Calls for Menendez Resignation After Bribery Indictment, Likens Senator to Tony Soprano

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) calls for Sen. Bob Menendez's resignation amid federal corruption and bribery charges, stating that he is not interested in Menendez's explanation.

9/28/2023

Menendez Defiant After Calls to Resign Over Federal Bribery Charges

Sen. Bob Menendez defiantly insists he will continue to cast votes on behalf of the people of New Jersey despite facing federal bribery charges and calls for his resignation.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 1:44:45 AM

Pelosi Leads Growing Calls From Democrats for Sen. Menendez to Resign Over Federal Corruption Charges

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sen. Bob Menendez should resign due to his federal indictment.
Pelosi is the most prominent Democrat so far to call for Menendez's resignation.
At least a dozen House Democrats and 3 Senate Democrats have also called for Menendez to resign.
Menendez is accused of misusing his office to benefit businesspeople and the Egyptian government in exchange for money and gifts.
Despite calls to resign, Menendez maintains his innocence and insists he will not leave office.

politico.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/8/2023

Pelosi, 83, to Seek Re-election in 2024 After Stepping Down as House Leader

Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, has announced that she will seek re-election next November, sparking a debate on the age of US political leaders.

9/24/2023

Durbin Refuses to Call for Menendez Resignation After Bribery Indictment

9/24/2023

Menendez Faces Calls to Resign After Corruption Charges in Indictment

Democratic and Republican colleagues are pressuring Sen. Bob Menendez to resign following a corruption indictment, but Menendez remains defiant and denies the allegations.

9/24/2023

NJ Democrats Call for Sen. Menendez to Resign Over Corruption Charges

9/26/2023

Pelosi Hints Menendez Should Resign After Corruption Charges, As Democrats Seek To Avoid Distraction

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that it would be a "good idea" for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign amid the fallout of his recent indictment on bribery charges.

9/26/2023

Menendez Indictment Causes Rift Among Democrats as Corruption Charges Mount

9/26/2023

Fox News Questions if Trump, Menendez Should Face Consequences for Indictments

Democrats are debating whether Senator Menendez should resign due to legal jeopardy, leading to a comparison with former President Trump's multiple indictments.

9/28/2023

Fetterman Calls for Menendez Resignation After Bribery Indictment, Likens Senator to Tony Soprano

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) calls for Sen. Bob Menendez's resignation amid federal corruption and bribery charges, stating that he is not interested in Menendez's explanation.

9/28/2023

Menendez Defiant After Calls to Resign Over Federal Bribery Charges

Sen. Bob Menendez defiantly insists he will continue to cast votes on behalf of the people of New Jersey despite facing federal bribery charges and calls for his resignation.