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Vincent recounts that she has known Menendez personally for many years, even assisting his daughter during her time on television. She describes Menendez as a figure whose corrupt tendencies were evident from early in his career, with roots tracing back to his high school days. His political ascent was often linked to powerful Cuban-American networks, notably in Union City, New Jersey, where he reportedly engaged with "nefarious characters" and dispensed favors within the local Democratic machine.