US EditionTrump says he is pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat facing bribery charges
Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife in a case involving alleged $600,000 bribes tied to foreign entities; supporters say charges were politically motivated.
- President Donald Trump granted a surprise pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Wednesday morning, more than a year after federal authorities charged him with bribery and acting as a foreign agent.
- Rep. Henry Cuellar represents a South Texas border district and frequently breaks with his party on immigration; shortly after his indictment, Trump denounced the charges as politically motivated and linked them to Cuellar's border stance.
- Federal prosecutors say Cuellar and Imelda Cuellar accepted bribes from an Azerbaijani government-owned oil company and a Mexican bank, facing charges including conspiracy, bribery, and money laundering before his April trial.
- With legal hurdles removed, Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas filed to run for reelection as a Democrat Wednesday and thanked President Trump while affirming his party loyalty.
- Republicans reacted with surprise as National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson learned of Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas's pardon on Truth Social, while analysts warn it complicates GOP plans to flip the district and affects the House majority battle.
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Trump pardons Texas congressman indicted for bribery
President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, on Wednesday. The Cuellars were indicted for bribery last year for allegedly accepting around $600,000 in bribes. In a Truth Social post, Trump accused the former Biden administration of having “weaponized the justice system against their political opponent.” He condemned Biden’s investigation into Cuellar, claiming that Cuellar was only targeted …
Stephen A. Smith Ends Relationship With Solitaire Game After $15M Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
Stephen A. Smith finally ended his relationship with Papaya Gaming and their Solitaire Cash game. It’s been almost a month since he and other ESPN personalities received major backlash for promoting the sketchy app. Last week, Papaya Gaming agreed to a multi-million-dollar class action settlement over claims that it misled players. Before the settlement, but while the lawsuit was still in the court system, Stephen A. Smith, Mina Kimes, Dan Orlov…
Donald Trump calls former president a 'threat to Democracy' for those speaking the 'TRUTH.' Guess who needs a long, hard look in the mirror?
On Dec. 3, Donald Trump announced clemency for the Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda. He shared a letter from their two daughters requesting the pardon on Truth Social and blasted Joe Biden for indicting the couple. But it sounds a little too hypocritical. Henry and Imelda Cuellar were indicted in May 2024 on charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and bribery. Investigators alleged that nearly $600,000 in bribes had bee…
Trump Pardons Democrat Henry Cuellar After Biden-Era DOJ Indictment
Washington’s swamp has a new favorite sport: destroying anyone who dares speak inconvenient facts about America’s crises. The justice system—once blind to politics—now serves as... The post Trump Pardons Democrat Henry Cuellar After Biden-Era DOJ Indictment appeared first on Patriot Journal.
Dem leader in shock support of controversial Trump pardon
A major Democratic leader who has slammed President Donald Trump on a number of issues has shockingly backed one of Trump’s controversial pardons, The Hill reported. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), the House Minority Leader, said that Trump made the right call in granting a preemptive pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Tx.)
President Trump Issues FULL and UNCONDITIONAL Pardon Of Top Democrat — Fixing Biden Injustice * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Noah
With 535 total members of Congress, and new ones being elected all the time, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all of them. Still, there are many who have been around a long time and achieved senior status and respect from their peers while not becoming a household name. Such was the case for top Democrat Henry Cuellar. Here’s a short bio: Henry Cuellar has spent nearly forty years in public service, rising from local beginnings in South T…
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