John Fetterman: Bob Menendez should resign and focus on trial

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) on Saturday became the first Democratic senator to call for the resignation of colleague Bob Menendez (D-NJ).

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Fetterman wrote that while Menendez is"entitled to the presumption of innocence" in the federal corruption case against him, he"cannot continue to wield influence over national policy, especially given the serious and specific nature of the allegations."I hope he chooses an honorable exit and focuses on his trial," Fetterman added.

Several prominent New Jersey Democrats, including Gov. Phil Murphy and the chairman of the state party organization, have called on Menendez to step down, citing the gravity of the charges. New Jersey Democrats in Congress, including Reps. Andy Kim and Mikie Sherrill, have also said Menendez should resign.

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