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President Trump criticized as disloyal an indicted congressman from Texas he pardoned last week after the lawmaker filed for re-election as a Democrat

December 7, 2025

President Trump expressed his disappointment with Rep. Henry Cuellar, who he pardoned last week, for deciding to run for re-election as a Democrat. Trump's criticism highlights a perceived lack of loyalty from Cuellar, who faces bribery allegations.

President Trump criticized as disloyal an indicted congressman from Texas he pardoned last week after the lawmaker filed for re-election as a Democrat

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Henry Cuellar filed for re-election as a Democrat shortly after receiving a pardon from Trump.
Trump criticized Cuellar for his decision, deeming it disloyal.
Cuellar and his wife were pardoned amid bribery charges involving foreign payments.
The bribery allegations included receiving funds from Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank.

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President Trump criticized as disloyal an indicted congressman from Texas he pardoned last week after the lawmaker filed for re-election as a Democrat

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