Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives at Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. The corruption trial of Menendez has begun in Manhattan federal court. The 70-year-old Democrat is accused of accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Sen. Bob Menendez, center, sits with his defense team during jury selection, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Manhattan federal court in New York. Menendez, a Democrat, is accused of accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to deliver favors that would help three New Jersey businessmen. (Candace E. Eaton via AP)
Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., left, arrives at Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. The corruption trial of Menendez has begun in Manhattan federal court. The 70-year-old Democrat is accused of accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives at Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez has begun in Manhattan federal court. The 70-year-old Democrat is accused of accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., arrives at Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in New York. The corruption trial of Sen. Menendez has begun in Manhattan federal court. The 70-year-old Democrat is accused of accepting bribes of gold and cash to use his influence to aid three New Jersey businessmen. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)