Fetterman plans to return donation tied to Menendez ‘in envelopes stuffed with $100 bills,’ spokesman says
- Sen. John Fetterman has decided to return $5,000 in contributions from a political action committee linked to Sen. Bob Menendez, who is facing bribery charges. Fetterman's campaign had received the money during the 2022 election cycle.
- Fetterman's decision comes as he is the only Democratic senator calling for Menendez's resignation following his indictment on three bribery-related counts. Prosecutors claim that during a raid last year, federal agents found cash, gold bars, and a luxury vehicle that were allegedly part of the couple's corrupt activities.
- In response to the allegations, Menendez claims the cash found during the raid came from his personal savings account and lawfully derived income. However, Fetterman's decision clearly reflects his stance on the matter.
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Fetterman to return Menendez donation — in 'envelopes stuffed with $100 bills'
In addition to calling for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's resignation over federal bribery charges, Sen. John Fetterman is planning to return $5,000 that the New Jersey Democrat gave to Pennsylvania Democrat's 2022 campaign. "We are in process of returning the money," Fetterman spokesperson Joe Calvello toldThe Messenger on Monday, "in envelopes stuffed with $100 bills." While a Menendez spokesperson did not respond to the outlet's request for comme…
Fetterman to Return Menendez Donation... in 'Envelopes Stuffed With $100 Bills'
"The jorts-and-hoodie senator has the only rational anti-corruption position here, while all the fancy-suit senators complaining about dress codes but saying nothing about Menendez now look ridiculous," said one journalist.
John Fetterman promises to return donations from Sen. Bob Menendez
At left, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and, at right, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ). AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana/Alex Brandon John Fetterman promises to return donations from Sen. Bob Menendez Brady Knox September 25, 06:33 PM September 25, 06:33 PM Video Embed Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) promised to return all donations from Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) following the New Jersey senator's indictment on corruption charg…
John Fetterman calls on Menendez to resign, says he plans to return campaign donation in cash-stuffed envelopes
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