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Trump sours on Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar after issuing pardon

Cuellar filed for reelection as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him, prompting Trump to criticize his choice.

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Donald Trump criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for running for reelection as a Democrat days after Trump pardoned him. Cuellar said the pardon had not changed his political outlook, while Republican candidate Tano Tijerina had announced a campaign for Cuellar’s seat.

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Henry Cuellar
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Texas representative seeking reelection after receiving a presidential pardon

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President who pardoned Cuellar and then criticized him for running as a Democrat

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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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