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Trump says he is pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat facing bribery charges

Trump cited a 'weaponized' justice system and Cuellar's border policy criticism in issuing a full pardon that ends bribery and foreign agent charges involving $600,000 in alleged bribes.

  • Donald Trump announced a full and unconditional pardon for Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, claiming they were targeted by Joe Biden's administration for speaking the truth about border policy.
  • Cuellar and Imelda Cuellar were indicted in May 2024 on charges including money laundering and bribery, with allegations of over $600,000 in bribes from foreign sources.
  • The Cuellars maintain their innocence, and their trial had not yet begun as of December 2025.
  • Trump criticized the Biden administration for allegedly weaponizing the Justice Department against political opponents.
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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
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