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Trump rages Dem won't flip parties for him after 'greatest favor of his life'

Trump publicly criticized Cuellar for running as a Democrat after receiving a pardon and endorsed Tano Tijerina for the seat.

Trump rages Dem won't flip parties for him after 'greatest favor of his life'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Jan 6, 2026
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Donald Trump complained that Henry Cuellar remained a Democrat after Trump pardoned him and said he would now oppose Cuellar for his House seat. Trump also endorsed Republican challenger Tano Tijerina, citing border policy and other issues.

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President who criticized Cuellar and endorsed his Republican challenger

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Trump Endorses Tano Tijerina Against Henry Cuellar

Outlets agree Trump endorsed Republican Tano Tijerina against Henry Cuellar after pardoning Cuellar, and criticized Cuellar’s reelection bid as a Democrat. Left-leaning outlets portray Trump’s response as an angry attack on Cuellar for staying a Democrat; center outlets give a straightforward account of the endorsement and Cuellar’s continued campaign; right-leaning outlets foreground the endorsement and Trump’s stated objections to Cuellar’s candidacy.

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