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Cuellar Claims DOJ Indictment Is Political Retaliation

12/5/2025

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Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said the Biden administration weaponized the Department of Justice against him after a pardon by U.S. President Donald Trump.
He argued the indictment timing was politically motivated.
The pardon came amid allegations that he accepted $600,000 in bribes.
Cuellar has served since 2005, criticized Biden's border policies, and plans to run for reelection in 2026.

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Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said the Biden administration weaponized the Department of Justice against him after a pardon by U.S. President Donald Trump.
He argued the indictment timing was politically motivated.
The pardon came amid allegations that he accepted $600,000 in bribes.
Cuellar has served since 2005, criticized Biden's border policies, and plans to run for reelection in 2026.