US Senator Menendez charged with bribery, says he will not resign
US Senator Menendez charged with bribery, says he will not resign
In general I agree, but this kind of corruption has become pretty normalized in Congress, I think.
Look at how many Senators and other congresspeople have become millionaires (or much, much wealthier) while in office. It's not all insider trading - there's so many special favors being done, "consulting fees" being paid to family members, etc. Campaign "contributions" that find their way into pockets via thinly veiled (or deeply hidden) laundering, etc. I don't usually go for "both sides" arguments but the kind of corruption is widespread.
I'm just really happy to see someone actually investigated and charged for a change. No matter which party.
I'll be amazed if it isn't shut down like the last charges against this piece of garbage.