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GOP Targets Cuellar in Fierce Election Attack Ad

1/14/2026

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The National Republican Congressional Committee launched an attack ad against U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX).
The ad accuses Cuellar of a long tenure, ties to Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), and failure to deliver for constituents.
Cuellar, the incumbent, is expected to face Trump-endorsed Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina in a competitive race, and U.S. President Donald Trump expresses disappointment over Cuellar's perceived disloyalty and its impact on Texas voters.

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The National Republican Congressional Committee launched an attack ad against U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX).
The ad accuses Cuellar of a long tenure, ties to Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), and failure to deliver for constituents.
Cuellar, the incumbent, is expected to face Trump-endorsed Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina in a competitive race, and U.S. President Donald Trump expresses disappointment over Cuellar's perceived disloyalty and its impact on Texas voters.