Cuellar Files for Re-election, Pardoned by Trump

Congressman Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, has filed for re-election in the 2026 cycle, following former President Donald Trumps pardon of him and his wife for federal bribery charges. The pardons ended a legal case that was set for trial in April, which included serious allegations of bribery, money laundering, and conspiracy. Cuellar denied any deal with the White House and criticized the far left, vowing to defeat primary challengers. Despite often being at odds with his partys leadership, Cuellar maintains strong support in his South Texas district, with no significant primary challenge for the Twenty-Eighth Congressional District. He has represented the Laredo-based district since 2005. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.