On the same day that his defense team moved for a mistrial, Senator Bob Menendez got an unexpected boost from a surprise witness: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
Graham’s office released a statement earlier in the day explaining the appearance.
“Today, Senator Graham is testifying in federal district court in Newark, New Jersey at the trial of Senator Bob Menendez,” the statement explained.
“Graham is testifying as a character witness for the defense and traveled to the trial at his own personal expense. He will testify about his service with Senator Menendez in the Senate. Graham’s testimony is unrelated to the underlying charges.”
Outside the court house, Graham focused on his work with Menendez on immigration and foreign policy issues:
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