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ANCA Condemns Trump's Reckless Pardon of Corrupt Rep. Cuellar Who Took Bribes from Baku

ANCA renewed its call for the House to expel Cuellar after Trump pardoned him.

ANCA Condemns Trump's Reckless Pardon of Corrupt Rep. Cuellar Who Took Bribes from Baku
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The Armenian National Committee of America condemned President Donald Trump’s pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar and renewed its call for the House to expel him. The article recounts allegations in Cuellar’s indictment and argues that the pardon obstructs accountability.

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Henry Cuellar
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Representative criticized over bribery allegations and the subject of ANCA’s expulsion campaign

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President who pardoned Henry Cuellar and his wife

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ALSO MENTIONED  Nicholas J. Ganjei, U.S. Attorney addressed by ANCA regarding recognition of Armenian Americans as victims

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Trump Pardons Henry Cuellar in Federal Bribery Case

President Donald Trump pardoned Henry Cuellar and his wife while Cuellar faced federal bribery charges. Left-leaning outlets include scrutiny of Trump's justification and clemency record, while some place the pardon in Cuellar's reelection context. Center outlets present the pardon alongside the charges, denials and reactions, generally in factual terms. Right-leaning outlets foreground claims of political targeting and the pardon’s political stakes, though one opinion column argues Trump acted for Republican advantage.

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