Trump announces pardon for Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar amid controversy

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Trump announces pardon for Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar amid controversy
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President Donald Trump announced a full and unconditional pardon for Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, amid accusations of political targeting and past charges of accepting bribes, which Cuellar denies. The pardon was publicly supported by Cuellar, who expressed gratitude, and comes as Cuellar remains a resilient figure in Texas politics despite redistricting challenges and shifting voter demographics.

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