Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Representative Henry Cuellar for not switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party after Trump pardoned Cuellar in a bribery and conspiracy case. Cuellar, who identifies as a conservative Democrat, expressed a willingness to cooperate with the administration while maintaining his party affiliation.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case.
- Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Cuellar for not leaving the Democratic Party post-pardon.
- Trump suggested the pardon could have helped the Republican Party's position in Congress.
- Cuellar identifies as a conservative Democrat and plans to run for re-election as a Democrat.
- Cuellar emphasized cooperation with the administration and said he prayed for Trump's success.
- Cuellar highlighted his priorities as being an American, Texan, and then a Democrat.
