Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as ‘disloyal’ for not switching parties

Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar is reportedly set to be pardoned by President Trump, despite facing 2024 charges of bribery and money laundering.

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2 developments
  1. Dec 3, 2025Trump says he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted on bribery charges
  2. Dec 7, 2025Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as ‘disloyal’ for not switching parties

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Last development · Dec 7, 2025 — Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as ‘disloyal’ for not switching parties

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Left

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, The Boston Globe
Seattle TimesLean Left· 295d ago

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as ‘disloyal’ for not switching parties

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 295d ago

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as ‘disloyal’ for not switching parties

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 295d ago

Trump calls Democratic Rep. Cuellar 'disloyal' for not switching parties after pardon

NBC NewsLean Left· 296d ago

'No more Mr. Nice guy': Trump bashes Rep. Henry Cuellar for running as a Democrat after pardon

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 296d ago

Trump slams pardoned Democratic ex-congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties

TruthoutLeft· 299d ago

Trump Pardons Anti-Immigration Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in Bribery Case

Center

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Anchorage Daily News, WFMZ Allentown, +2 more
Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 295d ago

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as ‘disloyal’ for not switching parties

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 296d ago

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as ‘disloyal’ for not switching parties

WDIO DuluthCenter· 296d ago

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties

KOB 4Center· 296d ago

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· 295d ago

Trump lambastes pardoned legislator

CBS NewsCenter· 296d ago

Trump suggests Rep. Cuellar, pardoned Democratic congressman, should have switched parties after clemency grant

NewsweekCenter· 296d ago

Donald Trump fumes at Texas lawmaker he just pardoned

BNO NewsCenter· 299d ago

Trump pardons Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife after corruption convictions

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Ran by 1 outlet· Washington Examiner
Washington ExaminerRight· 295d ago

Cuellar says he doesn't 'vote party' after Trump cries betrayal following pardon

Washington ExaminerRight· 296d ago

Cuellar says he doesn't 'vote party' after Trump cries betrayal following pardon

New York PostLean Right· 296d ago

Trump regrets pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar after Dem announces he’s running for reelection

FortuneLean Right· 296d ago

Trump slams Democratic congressman as disloyal for not switching parties after pardon and vows 'no more Mr. Nice guy' next time

The Daily CallerRight· 296d ago

Trump Explodes After Lawmaker Launches Reelection Bid As Dem Immediately After Presidential Pardon

Washington ExaminerRight· 296d ago

Trump rips Cuellar for running as Dem in reelection bid after pardon

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2 articles
The GuardianLean Left· 296d ago

Trump slams ‘lack of loyalty’ after pardoned Democrat says he won’t change party

The GuardianLean Left· 300d ago

Trump pardons Democratic representative charged with bribery and conspiracy

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