Summary
President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case. Trump claims the charges were politically motivated because Cuellar criticized President Biden's immigration policies.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned Texas Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife.
- They were charged with bribery and conspiracy by federal authorities.
- The case involved accusations of accepting money to support an energy company from Azerbaijan and a bank in Mexico.
- Cuellar allegedly agreed to promote legislation favorable to Azerbaijan.
- Trump stated the legal case was a result of Cuellar's criticism of President Biden’s immigration policies.
- President Trump described the justice system as "weaponized" against his political allies.
