Bob Menendez
publication date: Thursday, July 18, 2024 (part of July 2024)
category: Crime
clue: To judge from his first-of-its-kind conviction, this senator is less D-NJ than F-EG (Felon representing Egypt).
explanation: In July 2024, New Jersey senator Menendez was found guilty of conspiracy to act as a foreign agent after accepting bribes from Egyptian government representatives. more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, and Richard Slominsky