Former Senator Bob Menendez, after his conviction on bribery charges, has taken to social media to assert that the Department of Justice is being weaponized against him by Democrats. This follows his sentencing to 11 years in prison for a scheme involving benefiting the Egyptian government while serving in Congress. Amid a wave of criticism and discussions about a potential pardon from Donald Trump, Menendez's rhetoric reflects a larger narrative of perceived political motivations affecting judicial processes in high-profile cases.
Menendez has voiced concern over the weaponization of the judicial system against him, claiming political motivations behind his indictment, reflecting a broader trend of partisanship in justice.
Polling suggests that Menendez might pursue a presidential pardon from Trump, aiming to shift public perception and garner political support in light of his impending prison sentence.
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