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5. I have a theory . .

Thu Jan 22, 2026, 06:49 PM

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Maybe he's a corrupt piece of shit?

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has pardoned U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and his wife, ending the congressman’s multi-year federal legal battle. Cuellar had faced a dozen charges of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy.

In Trump’s announcement on the pardon, shared Wednesday morning via Truth Social, the president said that the Democratic congressman had been punished by a weaponized Department of Justice under former president Joe Biden for speaking out against the administration’s border policy.

“Sleepy Joe went after the Congressman, and even the Congressman’s wonderful wife, Imelda, simply for speaking the TRUTH,” Trump wrote.

Cuellar also on Wednesday filed for reelection as a Democrat, quieting speculation that he planned to switch parties. On the House floor Wednesday afternoon, numerous Democratic colleagues greeted Cuellar warmly, hugging him and shaking his hand. Ed. - Emphasis added.

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https://www.texastribune.org/2025/12/03/henry-cuellar-donald-trump-pardon-bribery/

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Mrs. Betty Bowers on Bluesky today: "Primary ALL of them." [View all] red dog 1 Thursday OP

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One of them is the guy who replaced George Santos. JHB 8 hrs ago #42

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Why does Cuellar always seem to be on the wrong side of important votes? LoisB Thursday #4

I have a theory . . hatrack Thursday #5

I was going to mention the pardon, but you have a better way with words surfered Thursday #8

That's a rather nuanced theory but it checks out. n/t whopis01 8 hrs ago #40

Oh! You may very well ask, what is my theory!! hatrack 6 hrs ago #46

LOL! LoisB 6 hrs ago #47

He wasn't much help to me when I lived in TX and slightlv Thursday #10

I'd say it's because he's mostly Alliepoo 8 hrs ago #43

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I hope so too. yardwork 15 hrs ago #29

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