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Donald Trump fumes at Texas lawmaker he just pardoned

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“No more Mr. Nice guy,” Trump said, accusing Democrat Henry Cuellar of “a lack of loyalty."

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Dec 3, 2025
Trump pardons Texas Democratic congressman
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Dec 7, 2025Newest
Donald Trump fumes at Texas lawmaker he just pardoned
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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Trump says he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted on bribery charges (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Dec 2, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar is reportedly set to be pardoned by President Trump, despite facing 2024 charges of bribery and money laundering.
CBS News
Trump says he is pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat facing bribery charges (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 2, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar was indicted last year on more than a dozen federal charges.
Forbes
Trump Pardons Democratic Rep. Cuellar Who Faced Bribery Charges (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 2, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The pardon is the latest instance of Trump pardoning someone who he’s claimed was unfairly prosecuted.
New York Post
Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in bribery case (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 2, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump on Wednesday announced that he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in a pending bribery case.
The Daily Signal
BREAKING: Trump Pardons Democrat Rep Indicted Under Biden (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Dec 2, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
President Donald Trump is pardoning Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas after the Biden administration charged him and his wife with bribery.
The Guardian
Trump pardons Democratic representative charged with bribery and conspiracy (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 2, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
President claims Henry Cuellar was targeted by Joe Biden for being critical of his immigration policies
Fox News
Trump announces pardon for Democratic Rep Henry Cuellar (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 2, 2025
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump announced a “full and unconditional pardon" Wednesday for Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, and his wife, Imelda.
Townhall
Trump Just Pardoned This Democrat and the Left Is Going to Be Furious (opens Townhall)
Published Dec 2, 2025
Townhall's feed description
Trump pardoned Democrat Henry Cuellar, igniting fury among the left over political retaliation claims.
Truthout
Trump Pardons Anti-Immigration Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in Bribery Case (opens Truthout)
Published Dec 3, 2025
Truthout's feed description
Trump baselessly claimed Joe Biden's DOJ targeted Cuellar, who was indicted last year on bribery charges.
BNO News
Trump pardons Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife after corruption convictions (opens BNO News)
Published Dec 3, 2025
BNO News's feed description
President Trump issued a full pardon to former Democratic U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife, Imelda, after the couple were convicted on federal corruption charges in 2024. The pardon was announced in a post on Trump’s social media account on Wednesday, where he accused the Bide…
Fox News
WATCH: Dem lawmaker thanks Trump for pardon, says it came as a surprise amid re-election bid (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 3, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Rep. Henry Cuellar said he learned about his pardon from President Donald Trump through a reporter's text message after facing bribery charges.
The Week
Trump pardons Texas Democratic congressman (opens The Week)
Published Dec 3, 2025
The Week's feed description
Rep. Henry Cuellar was charged with accepting foreign bribes tied to Azerbaijan and Mexico
The Guardian
Trump slams ‘lack of loyalty’ after pardoned Democrat says he won’t change party (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 6, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Henry Cuellar launched House re-election bid as Democrat days after Trump pardoned him over bribery charges
WFMZ Allentown
Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as ‘disloyal’ for not switching parties (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Dec 6, 2025
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar is running again as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a
CBS News
Trump suggests Rep. Cuellar, pardoned Democratic congressman, should have switched parties after clemency grant (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 6, 2025
CBS News's feed description
President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.
Newsweek
Donald Trump fumes at Texas lawmaker he just pardoned (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 6, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
“No more Mr. Nice guy,” Trump said, accusing Democrat Henry Cuellar of “a lack of loyalty."
Washington Examiner
Cuellar says he doesn't 'vote party' after Trump cries betrayal following pardon (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 6, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Cuellar said he is “probably the most bipartisan individual" and would look to work with Trump while remaining a Democrat.
Washington Examiner
Trump rips Cuellar for running as Dem in reelection bid after pardon (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 6, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife after the couple was indicted on corruption charges under the Biden Department of Justice.
Fortune
Trump slams Democratic congressman as disloyal for not switching parties after pardon and vows 'no more Mr. Nice guy' next time (opens Fortune)
Published Dec 6, 2025
Fortune's feed description
The Republican president might have expected the clemency to bolster the GOP's narrow House majority heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
The Daily Caller
Trump Explodes After Lawmaker Launches Reelection Bid As Dem Immediately After Presidential Pardon (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 6, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Trump ripped into Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar on Sunday after the lawmaker said he will seek reelection despite Trump pardoning him.
NBC News
'No more Mr. Nice guy': Trump bashes Rep. Henry Cuellar for running as a Democrat after pardon (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 6, 2025
NBC News's feed description
President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for “a lack of loyalty” for running as a Democrat after receiving a presidential pardon.
New York Post
Trump regrets pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar after Dem announces he’s running for reelection (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 6, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump expressed a crushing regret over his eyebrow-raising pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar last Wednesday after the pol quickly launched a reelection campaign as a Democrat.
Los Angeles Times
Trump slams pardoned Democratic ex-congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 6, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
President Trump is angry that indicted former Rep. Henry Cuellar plans to run for reelection as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case.
NJ.com / Star-Ledger
‘A lack of LOYALTY’: Trump is livid with this Democratic Rep he just pardoned. Here’s why (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Dec 7, 2025
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
The president lashed out at Rep. Henry Cuellar after the Texas congressman filed for reelection as a Democrat despite receiving a full pardon from Trump last week.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Trump lambastes pardoned legislator (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Dec 7, 2025
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
President Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar is running again as a Democrat rather than switching parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case.

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