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Archived story · published October 8, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 8, 2026

Trump reups beef with 'ungrateful' Cuellar for staying Democrat after pardon

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President Donald Trump recently criticized Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar for failing to switch to the Republican Party following a presidential pardon. Trump, who pardoned Cuellar and his wife regarding bribery and money laundering charges, labeled the congressman 'disloyal' and 'ungrateful.' During a rally in San Antonio and on social media, Trump endorsed Cuellar's Republican opponent, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina, suggesting the endorsement serves as 'payback' for Cuellar remaining a Democrat.

President Donald Trump recently criticized Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar for failing to switch to the Republican Party following a presidential pardon. Trump, who pardoned Cuellar and his wife regarding bribery and money laundering charges, labeled the congressman 'disloyal' and 'ungrateful.' During a rally in San Antonio and on social media, Trump endorsed Cuellar's Republican opponent, Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina, suggesting the endorsement serves as 'payback' for Cuellar remaining a Democrat.