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Fox's Maria Bartiromo Confronts Newly-Pardoned Henry Cuellar About Trump Trashing Him

Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife, then criticized Cuellar’s decision to seek reelection as a Democrat.

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Confronts Newly-Pardoned Henry Cuellar About Trump Trashing Him
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Rep. Henry Cuellar said he would seek reelection as a Democrat after President Donald Trump pardoned him and his wife, then criticized Cuellar’s party affiliation. Cuellar also said he believed the indictment against him was politically motivated and offered to work with Trump’s administration.

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President who pardoned Cuellar and criticized his decision to run as a Democrat

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Representative criticized by Trump after announcing he would run for reelection as a Democrat

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Former president whose border policy Cuellar said he had criticized

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Former U.S. Representative (R-SD)

Administration official Cuellar said he had contacted to seek common ground

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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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