Senator Menendez faced accusations of acting as an agent of a foreign government by steering aid to Egypt for personal gain in a high-profile bribery trial in Manhattan.
Communication via text messages and photos extracted from phones revealed how Egyptian officials cultivated access to a powerful Democrat in Washington through his unemployed wife, raising national security concerns.
Modern communication methods have drastically impacted criminal prosecutions, showcasing risks to U.S. national security due to potential foreign influence on prominent figures like Senator Menendez.
Experts, including a retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, see the situation as a significant breach that may have been underestimated, highlighting the need for stricter control over communications with foreign entities.
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