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Trump Rages at ‘Disloyal’ Democrat for Not Switching Parties After He Pardoned Him

Trump faulted Cuellar for not changing parties after the pardon and urged voters to support Tano Tijerina.

Trump Rages at ‘Disloyal’ Democrat for Not Switching Parties After He Pardoned Him
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Donald Trump criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for remaining a Democrat after Trump pardoned him, and urged support for Cuellar’s Republican challenger, Tano Tijerina. Trump also campaigned for Ken Paxton at a San Antonio rally.

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President who attacked Cuellar and backed Tijerina

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Henry Cuellar
D · TX-28

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

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Democratic Senate nominee running against Paxton

Republican House candidate backed by Trump as Cuellar’s opponent

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate nominee whom Trump supported at the rally

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator who faced Paxton in the Republican primary

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Trump Criticizes Henry Cuellar for Remaining a Democrat After Pardon

Trump criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for remaining a Democrat after Trump pardoned him and promoted Cuellar’s Republican challenger, Tano Tijerina. Cuellar said his focus remained on serving his district. Center outlets frame the episode as a campaign dispute over Cuellar’s party affiliation and Trump’s support for his challenger; some also include Cuellar’s response and district priorities.

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