Senator Robert Menendez is on trial in federal court on corruption charges. But since Menendez is a Democrat, there has been absolute silence from most of the media. Imagine if this were a sitting Republican senator. They wouldn’t be so quiet, would they?

Menendez and a wealthy campaign donor are charged with a bribery scheme involving gifts and donations in return for political influence. The donor, Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen, is on trial with Menendez.

Both defendants attended the two days of jury selection but did not speak to reporters.