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'Lack of LOYALTY': Trump criticizes Henry Cuellar for running as a Democrat

Cuellar’s reelection bid drew criticism from Trump after the president pardoned him and his wife.

'Lack of LOYALTY': Trump criticizes Henry Cuellar for running as a Democrat
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Donald Trump criticized Henry Cuellar for seeking reelection as a Democrat, days after pardoning Cuellar and his wife. Cuellar said the pardon came as a surprise and that he planned to work with Trump.

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Henry Cuellar
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Representative seeking reelection as a Democrat

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President who criticized Cuellar’s reelection bid and pardoned him and his wife

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Trump Criticizes Henry Cuellar’s Decision to Run for Reelection as a Democrat

Outlets agree that Henry Cuellar plans to seek reelection as a Democrat after President Donald Trump pardoned him, and that Trump criticized the decision. Left-leaning outlets present Trump’s response as an outburst over Cuellar’s party choice. Center outlets largely report the criticism and pardon matter-of-factly, with several also including Cuellar’s defense of remaining a Democrat. Right-leaning outlets stress Trump’s anger or regret and frame Cuellar’s decision in terms of loyalty, while one emphasizes the pardon and Cuellar’s treatment by his party.

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