Following his pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar, who faced federal bribery and money laundering charges, Donald Trump expressed frustration and regret when the Congressman announced his plans to seek reelection as a Democrat. Trump, who granted the pardon seemingly undermining a potential Republican gain in a highly contested district, later revealed he was influenced by a letter from Cuellar’s daughters. The former president emphasized Cuellar’s stance on border security and argued the charges were unwarranted, despite the Congressman having voted to impeach Trump twice.
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Donald Trump expressed outrage on Truth Social after pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was facing bribery charges. Trump had previously pardoned Cuellar and defended him against the Justice Department’s actions, calling it weaponization under Biden and praising Cuellar’s criticism of the administration’s immigration policy. The president’s displeasure arose from Cuellar’s decision to continue running for Congress as a Democrat, despite the pardon, which Trump viewed as a betrayal of loyalty. Trump added a warning to Cuellar, indicating a harsher approach if such charges were to arise again.
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Former President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat facing charges of bribery, unlawful foreign influence, and money laundering. Trump cited a weaponized justice system and claimed Cuellar was targeted for speaking out against open borders. The Department of Justice had accused Cuellar of accepting approximately $600,000 in bribes. In his announcement, Trump included a letter from Cuellar’s daughters and declared a full pardon for both Cuellar and his wife.
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President Trump has pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, who were indicted on federal charges related to bribery allegations. Trump announced the pardon on social media, claiming the prosecution was politically motivated due to Cuellar’s opposition to certain policies. The charges included accepting bribes from an oil and gas company and a Mexican bank. Cuellar and his wife faced numerous counts including conspiracy and money laundering, but the pardon allows him to move forward.
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Former President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case, citing a “weaponized” justice system. Trump claimed Cuellar was targeted for criticizing President Biden’s immigration policies, despite Cuellar and his wife being charged with accepting bribes in exchange for advancing the interests of an energy company and a Mexican bank. While the couple’s trial was scheduled for April, the pardon, which does not erase a criminal record, was announced via social media. Cuellar, who still faces an Ethics Committee investigation, thanked Trump and stated he could move forward, while the Justice Department has not issued a comment.
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As a Democrat voter, I have always believed in holding politicians accountable for their actions, regardless of party affiliation. It is disheartening to hear about the recent indictment of Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, on charges of accepting bribes tied to Azerbaijan. It is a stark reminder of the corruption that can plague our political system, where personal gain often takes precedence over serving the public good.
The fact that Cuellar, known as one of the last remaining anti-abortion Democrats, allegedly accepted bribes from an oil and gas company owned by Azerbaijan’s government and a bank headquartered in Mexico City is deeply troubling.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker