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Cuellar Seeks Reelection Amid Controversial Pardons and Charges
12/7/2025
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Story summary
- Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) announced he will seek reelection as a Democrat.
- Cuellar was pardoned for corruption charges by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- He criticized Biden's DOJ for weaponizing the agency against him due to his opposition to open border policies.
- Cuellar and his wife faced bribery and money laundering charges.
- He maintains his innocence.
