Trump knocks congressman he pardoned, says he is now ‘fighting’ Cuellar
Trump says he is backing Tano Tijerina in Texas's 28th Congressional District after blasting Henry Cuellar for seeking reelection as a Democrat.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump posted a lengthy Truth Social tirade bashing Rep. Henry Cuellar, whom he previously pardoned, while announcing his support for Judge Tano Tijerina in the Texas 28th Congressional District race.
- Trump granted the couple an unconditional pardon last December to combat what he termed "political weaponization" of the justice system, yet expressed frustration after Cuellar filed for reelection as a Democrat instead of retiring.
- Calling Cuellar a "weak and incompetent version of me," Trump claimed he had done the congressman "by far the greatest favor of his life" before blasting his reelection decision as "such a lack of LOYALTY."
- In a recent Fox News interview, Cuellar defended his record as "one of the most bipartisan Democrats" who votes with Republicans, adding he prayed for Trump and his family.
- Facing a potential 20-year sentence before his pardon, the congressman remains committed to his reelection campaign in the 28th Congressional District, where he is set to face Trump-endorsed Tijerina in November.
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Trump Slams Pardoned Congressman
President Trump took to Truth Social to criticize Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), stating that he never expected him to pursue the Democratic Party following his pardon. Trump explained that he considered a pardon for Cuellar following a November 2025 letter from his “two wonderful daughters.” “Their letters were heart wrenching and beautiful, but their father had problems that nobody could solve but me, and the daughters very correctly and respectfu…
Trump Doubles Down On Cuellar Criticism, Reaffirms Support For Tijerina In TX-28
President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and reaffirmed his support for Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina in a July 13 Truth Social post | Images via the White House and President Donald Trump/Truth Social.President Donald Trump returned Monday to his public dispute with U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), again defending his decision to pardon the congressman and his wife while reaffirming his support for Republican challenger Web…
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Trump Goes Off On Democrat He Saved From Biden-Era Weaponization
Donald Trump pardoned Democrat Rep Henry Cuellar and his wife last year. They were indicted by the Biden administration. The Ceullar’s daughters suggested in their letter to Trump requesting a pardon for their parents that they were indicted in part because of Henry’s criticisms of the Biden administration’s border policies. Breitbart reported: President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife…
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