Democratic Senators John Fetterman and Bob Menendez are embroiled in a heated exchange over Menendez’s right to receive classified briefings amidst bribery and corruption charges. Fetterman accuses Menendez of being a “schoolyard bully” and demands his resignation, while Menendez labels Fetterman as “about to be a felon.” The Pennsylvania senator plans to force a Senate vote on barring Menendez from classified briefings and claims internal resolution is essential.
Fetterman, endorsing a primary challenger against Menendez, criticizes the latter’s continued access to classified information, calling it “outrageous.” Menendez, pleading not guilty to charges related to favoring Egypt and Qatar, accuses prosecutors of persecution. Fetterman introduces a resolution barring indicted senators from national security briefings, emphasizing Menendez’s alleged involvement with countries currently negotiated by the CIA.
As the war of words intensifies, Fetterman gives leadership until the week’s end to address the matter internally. If unresolved, he plans to push the issue on the Senate floor. Menendez defends his right to attend briefings, emphasizing the lack of proof and asserting his innocence. The feud highlights internal Democratic divisions and concerns over classified information access amid legal controversies.
