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Trump pardons Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar in federal bribery and conspiracy case

Trump pardoned Cuellar, who has denied the charges against him and his wife.

Trump pardons Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar in federal bribery and conspiracy case
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President Donald Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case. Trump said the prosecution was politically motivated; Cuellar has said he and his wife are innocent.

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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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