Former Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after being convicted of bribery, corruption, and acting on behalf of Egypt — a historic first for a U.S. official.

Outside court, Menendez slammed the justice system as “political” and “corrupted to the core,” saying, “President Trump was right.”

Once a powerful Washington figure, Menendez’s fall marks a dramatic end to a long political career. Despite his claims of innocence, prosecutors proved he exchanged political favors for luxury gifts.

When asked about a Trump pardon, Menendez declined to comment.