Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar for not switching to the Republican party after Trump pardoned him. Cuellar was charged with bribery and money laundering, but he and his wife claim they are innocent. Cuellar plans to run for re-election as a Democrat, despite Trump's expectations of loyalty.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned Democrat Henry Cuellar, who faced bribery and money laundering charges.
- Trump criticized Cuellar for not changing political parties to become a Republican after the pardon.
- Cuellar and his wife were accused of accepting $600,000 from Azerbaijan's state-owned oil company and a Mexican bank.
- They face 14 charges, including conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud, from the Biden administration's Justice Department.
- Cuellar plans to seek re-election as a Democrat, stating he is first an American and a Texan, but also a Democrat.
- Trump expressed disappointment in Cuellar's decision to remain in the Democratic party.
- Trump emphasized loyalty as a key personal value, and his administration has been linked to a "loyalty question" in federal job applications.
