If Bob Menendez wanted to legally get rich while being a senator, he could've just written a more popular book

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 16:47

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his 2009 book, “Growing American Roots.”
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Sen. Bob Menendez took bribes of cash, gold, and other luxury items, according to a new indictment.
But there's a way more legal way to make money as a senator — just write a best-selling book!
Menendez did write a book back in 2009, but he hasn't disclosed any significant income from it.

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