Former U.S. Senator and crypto critic Bob Menendez, who once called Bitcoin the "ideal choice for criminals," has been sentenced to prison for bribery charges. Menendez, a former Democrat Senator from New Jersey, was convicted of exchanging cash, gold bars, and a luxury car in exchange for providing benefits to foreign governments and businessmen. Menendez's lawyer argued for a lesser prison sentence, citing damage to his reputation. The judge has ordered Menendez to report to federal prison by June 6, 2025. After the news broke, Menendez faced backlash from the crypto community, highlighting his hypocrisy as a critic of Bitcoin. President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, a Bitcoin advocate, called out Menendez's accusations of money laundering while facing his bribery case involving gold bullion.



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