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Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon

Trump called Cuellar’s decision to remain a Democrat a lack of loyalty and warned him in a social media post.

Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon
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President Trump criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for planning to run for reelection as a Democrat after Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife. Cuellar said he believed the case against them was political retaliation over his criticism of President Biden’s border policies.

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Texas representative and Democratic congressional candidate criticized for running again as a Democrat after receiving a pardon

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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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