Get ready for the political rollercoaster of the century! Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) didn’t hold back on Friday when he dropped a bombshell, demanding that New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez should pack his bags and hit the exit door. Why, you ask? Well, hold onto your seats because Menendez is caught up in an indictment drama that alleges he danced with the devil, accepting bribes from businessmen in a plot that did a favor for the Egyptian government. Talk about a political thriller!
“I’m appalled,” Phillips declared to CNN’s Manu Raju, sounding like he’s straight out of a suspenseful movie. “A member of Congress who appears to have broken the law is someone who I believe should resign.” But wait, there’s more! When pressed about whether Democratic leaders should give Menendez the boot, Phillips didn’t hesitate, saying, “Yes, the answer is absolutely.” Cue the dramatic music!
But that’s not all, folks. Menendez has been no stranger to scandal during his nearly four-decade-long political journey. This time, though, the stakes are higher than ever as he faces allegations of wielding his political power to mess with a federal investigation and do some favors for a foreign country that the U.S. doesn’t exactly consider its BFF. And guess what? He had plans to run for reelection in 2024, until this bombshell dropped. Talk about political fireworks!
Phillips, known for being one of the more moderate members of the House Democratic caucus, isn’t shy about telling aging politicians to make way for the new blood. He’s been singing the same tune for quite some time, calling for President Joe Biden not to run for reelection and even telling Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to hang up her political boots as she grapples with questions about her capacity to serve. Oh, and he didn’t forget about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell; he’s on Phillips’ hit list too!
But here’s the kicker: Phillips, who joined the House in 2018, wasn’t content with just watching from the sidelines. He even considered taking on Biden in the Democratic presidential primary at one point and urged others to jump into the political arena. It’s like he’s stirring the pot and serving up a political feast!
Buckle up, folks, because with characters like Phillips and Menendez in the political drama of 2023, you can expect more twists and turns than you can count!
