Trump announces pardon for Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar

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Trump announces pardon for Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar
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President Trump announced he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted on bribery charges, claiming his prosecution was politically motivated and linked to opposition to Biden's immigration policies. The pardon includes Cuellar's wife and is part of Trump's broader use of clemency powers amid controversy over his recent pardons. Cuellar, who faced charges related to accepting bribes from foreign entities, has maintained his innocence.

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