New Jersey Senator Charged With Bribery Had Gold Bars, Envelopes Stuffed With Cash Hidden Around His House: Prosecutors

Also, hilariously, there’s this: 

[J]ust after the senator returned from a trip to Egypt in fall 2021, Menendez did a web search for “how much is one kilo of gold worth,” according to the indictment.

The indictment also alleges that Nadine received cash to help her buy a Mercedes-Benz convertible and was provided financial assistance to pay her mortgage before she and the senator married in 2020. 

A lawyer for Menendez’s wife said she denies “any criminal conduct and will vigorously contest these charges in court.” A spokesman for Hana said, “We are still reviewing the charges, but based upon our initial review, they have absolutely no merit.” A lawyer for Daibes said, “We are confident that Mr. Daibes will be completely exonerated of all charges.”

Republican logic: When the government investigates Donald Trump, it’s because it’s been “weaponized”; when it investigates the Bidens, it’s doing its job 

Unhinged Truth Social post about Chris Christie’s weight coming in three…two…

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