Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 3, 2025 at 06:29 PM

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Donald Trump announced he will pardon Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, who were charged last year with accepting approximately $600,000 in bribes. Cuellar, representing Texas' 28th district since 2005, and his wife are accused by the Justice Department of accepting money from an Azerbaijani oil company and a Mexican bank in exchange for influencing US foreign policy and advocating for the bank's interests. The indictment alleges the couple used laundered money for personal expenses. Trump claimed Cuellar was targeted by the Biden administration for speaking out against open borders, a sentiment echoed by Cuellar's daughters. Cuellar, who maintains his innocence, recently filed for re-election as a Democrat.

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