Convicted of accepting bribes and acting as an agent for Egypt, Menendez became the first U.S. official found guilty of serving a foreign government while in office.
Outside court, Menendez said, “President Trump was right… this process is political and corrupt.” He didn’t say whether he would seek a pardon from Trump.
Menendez resigned from the Senate last year after losing his committee chair. He is reportedly considering a political comeback, possibly as an independent.
