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flag Trump pardoned Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife over bribery charges, citing political motivation.

flag Trump pardoned Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife, Imelda, on December 3, 2025, in a federal bribery and conspiracy case. flag The pardon, which covers charges of accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from an Azerbaijani energy company and a Mexican bank, came ahead of a trial set for April 2026. flag Trump claimed the prosecution was politically motivated, citing Cuellar’s criticism of President Biden’s immigration policies. flag Cuellar, who maintains his innocence, expressed gratitude and reaffirmed his commitment to serving as a Democrat. flag The move is part of a broader pattern of Trump using presidential pardon power to support allies, drawing scrutiny over the politicization of justice.

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