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Trump Says He Expected Henry Cuellar to Switch Parties After Pardon, Calls Him 'Disloyal' for Staying a Democrat

Trump says he expected pardoned Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar to switch parties, then calls him 'disloyal' for seeking re-election as a Democrat.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Trump pardoned a Texas Democrat to save him from a potential 20 years in prison. Now he is calling him out for not switching parties: ‘a LOSER’

Trump pardoned him in December.

We Got This Covered · Oct 8

Cuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump’s immigration crackdown

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar is known as one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress who often diverges from the party on issues like immigration, abortion and gun rights.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 28

Millionaires could dominate Texas’ crop of new Congress members

A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier, with a $3.34 million median net worth among the crop of potential new members.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 22

Paxton and Talarico open battle for South Texas with dueling rallies, diverging pitches

Paxton rallied in McAllen while Talarico toured the border this week, offering an early look at how each will vie in the coming months for the Latino voters who swung to Trump in 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16

GOP candidate pushed donor's contract

Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina is hoping his record in South Texas will carry him to Congress

Salon · Jun 11

Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30

Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 4

Trump's Latest Pardon in Texas Leaves Republican Allies Stunned: "Extremely Disappointed"

In a surprise move, President Donald Trump has pardoned Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar for federal corruption charges.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2025

Trump’s pardon of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar leaves local Republicans surprised and disappointed

Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 15, 2025