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Trump Slams Texas Rep. Cuellar Less Than a Week After Pardoning Him: 'Next Time, No More Mr. Nice Guy!'

Trump faulted Cuellar for remaining a Democrat after receiving a pardon and warned against another pardon.

Trump Slams Texas Rep. Cuellar Less Than a Week After Pardoning Him: 'Next Time, No More Mr. Nice Guy!'
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Trump criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for running for Congress again as a Democrat less than a week after Trump pardoned him, warning, “Next time, no more Mr. Nice guy!” Cuellar had not responded to the criticism. Wait citations only arrays and prose cannot mention IDs; citations array supports. phrase quote supported. Fine.

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Texas representative criticized by Trump for running for Congress again as a Democrat

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Trump Criticizes Cuellar After Pardoning Him

Outlets agree that Trump pardoned Representative Henry Cuellar and later criticized his plan to seek reelection as a Democrat. Left-leaning outlets portray Trump’s reaction as evidence that he expected political loyalty in return for the pardon, with some casting Cuellar as having outmaneuvered him. Center outlets mostly recount Trump’s criticism alongside Cuellar’s reelection plans and response, focusing on the public dispute. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s view that Cuellar’s continued Democratic affiliation shows disloyalty, with some presenting the pardon as an act of generosity.

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