Trump says he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted on bribery charges
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would pardon Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, who was indicted last year on bribery and money laundering charges.
In his Truth Social post, Trump accused Democrats of working to “attack, rob, lie, cheat, destroy, and decimate anyone who dares to oppose their Far Left Agenda, an Agenda that, if left unchecked, will obliterate our magnificent Country.”
“Because of these facts, and others, I am hereby announcing my full and unconditional PARDON of beloved Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, and Imelda,” Trump said in the post, referring to Cuellar’s wife, who also faces charges.
“Henry, I don’t know you, but you can sleep well tonight — Your nightmare is finally over!” the president continued.
In a letter from the Cuellars’ daughters, Christina and Catherine, they urged Trump to pardon their father, arguing that they “believe that our father’s independence and honesty may have contributed to how this case began.”
“When you and your family faced your own challenges, we understood that pain in a very human way,” they added in the letter, which Trump posted the letter to Truth Social. “We prayed for you and your family — for your strength, your peace, and your faith to stay strong — because we know that behind the headlines, there are real people who hurt, who love, and who still hope for better days.”
Seth DuCharme, one of the congressman’s lawyers, declined to comment. A Justice Department spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Cueller’s office did not immediately return a request for comment.
Melanie Zanona, Ryan J. Reilly and Kelly O’Donnell contributed.
