KJP “Not Gonna Comment” On Bribery Charges Against Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez

On 9/21/2023, during White House Press Brief, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “on Senator Menendez, did the White House know that an indictment was coming today? And does the President believe the senator should resign?

KJP: So, a couple of things. I’m going to be really careful here — this is a — and not comment, because this is an active matter. We learned about this just like all of you. But again, this is active matter, so I’m not going to comment.

Reporter: Should he resign?

Reporter: No comment on a resignation?

KJP: I — I’m just — active matter. I’m not going to comment.

Karine Jean-Pierre “Not Gonna Comment” On Bribery Charges Against Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez

Key Points

On 9/21/2023, during White House Press Brief, a reporter asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “on Senator Menendez, did the White House know that an indictment was coming today

• And does the President believe the senator should resign
• I’m going to be really careful here — this is a — and not comment, because this is an active matter
• We learned about this just like all of you

Transcript Highlights

Transcribed from the video audio:

• First on Senator Menendez, did the White House know that an indictment was coming today and does the President believe that Senator Sherwood’s eye
• This is a not comment because this is an active matter
• We learned about this just like all of you, but again this is an active matter so I’m not going to comment
• I’m just active matter, not going to comment