Summary
President Donald Trump expressed displeasure after pardoning Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, who plans to run for Congress again as a Democrat. Cuellar and his wife had been indicted for allegedly accepting bribes but received a pardon from Trump after a request from their daughters. Cuellar criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies, which Trump saw as unfair targeting.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife.
- Cuellar announced he will run for Congress again as a Democrat.
- Cuellar and his wife were indicted for allegedly accepting about $600,000 in bribes.
- Trump decided to pardon them after a "beautiful letter" from their daughters.
- Trump was upset because he expected loyalty after the pardon.
- Cuellar represents an area on the Texas-Mexico border.
- Trump believes Cuellar was targeted for criticizing Biden's immigration policies.
