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President Trump urges voters not to support Texas lawmaker in House race
President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday evening asking Texans not to back Rep. Henry Cuellar in his reelection bid. The president cited the Democratic lawmaker's policy positions and endorsed his opponent.
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President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday evening urging Texans not to support Rep. Henry Cuellar in the race for the state's 28th congressional district. The president said he had not expected the lawmaker to seek another term after receiving a pardon.
Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife in December after the couple faced federal charges brought under the prior administration. The indictment alleged bribery, illegal foreign influence, and money laundering involving payments from an Azerbaijani oil company and a Mexican bank.
Background on the pardon and charges The charges carried potential sentences of up to 20 years. Cuellar has said the case resulted from his criticism of border policies. Trump stated in the post that the prior administration had targeted the lawmaker for his positions.
Endorsement of opponent Trump endorsed Judge Tano Tijerina for the seat, citing stronger stances on border security, tax cuts, and military funding. Cuellar won his party's primary in March and is serving his 11th term in the House.
