Kim’s surprise announcement came as a growing number of Democrats are calling for Menendez to step down.
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman became the first Democratic senator to do so, and several members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation, along with the state's Democratic governor, have said he should resign.
“This is not something I expected to do, but I believe New Jersey deserves better,” Kim said in a statement.
But given the gravity of these charges, I do not believe that Senator Menendez can continue to carry out the important duties of his office for our state.”New Jersey Gov.
Phil Murphy also demanded Menendez’s immediate resignation, saying the allegations were “so serious" that they compromise the senator’s ability to serve.
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