News|Donald TrumpTrump pardons Democrat Henry Cuellar, claiming Biden political attackIn his latest pardon, the US president claimed his predecessor Joe Biden targeted Congressman Cuellar for his criticism of US border policy.
On Wed, Nov 11, 2025, United States President Donald Trump issued a pardon for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar. The pardon follows Cuellar's indictment in 2024 alongside his wife on charges of foreign influence and money laundering.
On Wed, Nov 11, 2025, United States President Donald Trump issued a pardon for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar. The pardon follows Cuellar's indictment in 2024 alongside his wife on charges of foreign influence and money laundering.
Federal prosecutors alleged that Cuellar and his wife were involved in schemes related to bribery, unlawful foreign influence, and money laundering. The allegations include acceptance of bribes amounting to $600,000 from the government of Azerbaijan and a bank in Mexico for influence peddling in Congress and the executive branch. The funds were reportedly laundered through shell companies owned by Imelda Cuellar, the congressman's wife.
Cuellar, whose trial was scheduled for April 2026, has consistently stated that he and his wife are innocent. In a recent post, he expressed gratitude to President Trump for reviewing the case and granting the pardon, stating, "This pardon gives us a clean slate. The noise is gone. The work remains. And I intend to meet it head on."
On Wed, Nov 11, 2025, United States President Donald Trump issued a pardon for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar.
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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
