Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman for not switching parties . . . President Donald Trump is angry that Rep Henry Cuellar plans to run for reelection as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case
Trump pardons Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in shock move One of the most conservative Democrats in the House, Cuellar represents a highly competitive district in South Texas that has shifted towards Republicans in recent election cycles The Texas Democrat told reporters he is not switching parties and will file to run for reelection