Nadine Menendez wasn't an official. She still went to jail for corruption [1].

> Absent a secret recording establishing payment for influence, there's nothing to prove bribery

Or a text. Or demonstration of policy moves by the Trump administration that benefited Kalshi.

Even if the criminal investigation doesn't yield proof beyond reasonable doubt, it could then be turned into a civil case against Kalshi's officers and Don Jr.

> Democrat controlled congressional committee

Sure. It should also be pursued by state AGs. Trump can't pardon a state conviction.

[1] https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/nadine-menendez-sentenc...