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Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, returned to key committee role after Trump pardon on bribery charges.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was reinstated as ranking member of the House Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee after being pardoned by former President Donald Trump.
The pardon cleared him to return to the role he lost in 2024 following indictments on bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy charges tied to alleged bribes from an Azerbaijan-linked company and a Mexican bank.
A secret ballot by 27 Democratic committee members resulted in 17 voting to restore him, with seven opposed.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the move followed party rules, despite concerns over his past allegations.
Cuellar, who has historically aligned with Republicans on border issues, said the pardon gave him a “clean slate.” His potential chairmanship remains dependent on Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms.
El representante Henry Cuellar, demócrata de Texas, regresó al papel clave del comité después del perdón de Trump por cargos de soborno.