Trump says he is pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat facing bribery charges

Washington — President Trump announced Wednesday that he is pardoning Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted last year on more than a dozen federal charges related to bribery allegations.

Mr. Trump announced the pardon for Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, on Truth Social, claiming their prosecution was the result of weaponization by the Justice Department under former President Joe Biden.

“Henry, I don’t know you, but you can sleep well tonight — Your nightmare is finally over!” the president wrote.

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