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Trump Loses It Over 'Ungrateful' Guy He Pardoned

Trump attacked Cuellar for remaining a Democrat after Trump pardoned him.

Trump Loses It Over 'Ungrateful' Guy He Pardoned
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Oct 8, 2026
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Donald Trump criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for remaining a Democrat after receiving a presidential pardon and promoted Cuellar’s Republican opponent, Tano Tijerina, ahead of a Texas rally.

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Representative criticized by Trump for remaining a Democrat after receiving a pardon

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Trump Criticizes Henry Cuellar for Remaining a Democrat After Pardon

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for remaining a Democrat after pardoning him and promoted his Republican challenger, Tano Tijerina. Left-leaning outlets frame Trump's remarks as an angry reaction to Cuellar's party choice. Center outlets mostly report the criticism and campaign push, with some including Cuellar's response. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump's rebuke and call to support Tijerina.

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