Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who was indicted on bribery charges in 2017, once claimed that former President Donald Trump could be "compromised" by the Russian government.
In a 2016 interview with CNN, Menendez said that he was concerned about Trump's ties to Russia and that he believed Trump could be "blackmailed" by the Russian government.
"I think Mr. Trump is a danger to our national security," Menendez said. "He is someone who has been compromised by the Russians, and I think he could be blackmailed by them."
Menendez's indictment was eventually dismissed by a judge in 2018, but his claims about Trump's ties to Russia have been echoed by other Democrats and some Republicans.
In 2017, the US intelligence community concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election in an effort to help Trump win. The intelligence community also found that Trump's campaign was aware of Russia's interference and that some members of the campaign may have coordinated with Russia.
Trump has denied any collusion with Russia and has repeatedly called the Mueller investigation a "witch hunt."
However, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the US Capitol has presented evidence that suggests Trump and his allies may have been involved in a criminal conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
The committee's findings have raised concerns that Trump may have violated the US Constitution and that he could be prosecuted for his role in the January 6th attack.
It is unclear what will happen to Trump's assets if he is indicted or convicted of a crime. However, it is possible that his assets could be seized by the government.
Under the US Criminal Code, the government can seize assets that were obtained through criminal activity. The government can also seize assets that are expected to be used to commit a crime.
If Trump is convicted of a crime, the court could order him to pay a fine and/or serve a prison sentence. The court could also order the forfeiture of his assets.
The forfeiture of Trump's assets would be a major blow to his wealth and power. It would also send a strong message that no one is above the law.
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