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Jeffries Backs Trump's Pardon for 'Beloved' Cuellar

12/4/2025

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Jeffries Backs Cuellar

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump's pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar during a CNN interview.
Jeffries described Cuellar as a 'beloved' figure in Laredo, Texas.
He criticized the indictment as weak and anticipated its dismissal.
He dismissed speculation Cuellar would switch to the Republican Party, noting his value in the House Democratic Caucus.

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Jeffries Acknowledges Trump

Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader, acknowledged that President Donald Trump helped secure the southern border.
Jeffries said Border Patrol released zero undocumented migrants for six months.
He added that apprehensions are lower than under President Biden.
Jeffries called for comprehensive immigration reform and cited Trump’s low immigration approval rating.
The White House said Jeffries aimed to appease his left-wing base while acknowledging Trump’s border-security successes.

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Jeffries Backs Cuellar

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump's pardon of Rep. Henry Cuellar during a CNN interview.
Jeffries described Cuellar as a 'beloved' figure in Laredo, Texas.
He criticized the indictment as weak and anticipated its dismissal.
He dismissed speculation Cuellar would switch to the Republican Party, noting his value in the House Democratic Caucus.

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