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Texas Dem Rep. Henry Cuellar attacks Biden-era DOJ weaponizing indictment following Trump pardon

Trump granted Cuellar and his wife a full and unconditional pardon while they awaited trial.

Texas Dem Rep. Henry Cuellar attacks Biden-era DOJ weaponizing indictment following Trump pardon
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Rep. Henry Cuellar accused the Biden-era Justice Department of weaponizing his prosecution after President Donald Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife while they awaited trial on bribery and money-laundering charges. Cuellar thanked Trump and said he plans to seek reelection in 2026.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Greg Abbott, Texas governor whose migrant-busing effort Cuellar supported

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Trump Pardons Rep. Henry Cuellar in Bribery Case

Outlets agree President Donald Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife while they faced federal bribery-related charges. Left-leaning outlets more often question Trump's explanation and frame the pardon critically, though some focus on reelection context. Center outlets mostly report the pardon alongside the charges, Trump's political-targeting claim and Cuellar's response. Right-leaning outlets give prominence to the political-targeting claim and Cuellar's response, with some presenting the pardon as strategically useful.

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