Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has been convicted of corruption charges, leading to widespread calls for his resignation from Senate colleagues. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) joined the chorus, urging Menendez to step down.
Following a guilty verdict on all counts, prominent Democrats including Senators Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) also called for Menendez’s resignation. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) reiterated his earlier call for Menendez to step down, emphasizing the need for new leadership in New Jersey.If Menendez refuses to resign, options include censure or expulsion from the Senate. Expulsion is a rare and difficult step, requiring a two-thirds majority vote. This development comes as Menendez faces a pending sentence and a challenging reelection campaign as an independent.
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