“Why Did Trump Pardon Henry Cuellar?” — The Indictment, The Pardon, and What Comes Next
A federal bribery and conspiracy indictment that shadowed Rep. Henry Cuellar’s career suddenly closed this week when former President Donald Trump issued a full pardon for Cuellar and his wife.The announcement on Dec. 3, 2025, immediately reshaped legal, political and ethical debates in Washington. This article walks readers through the charges, the pardon language, political … Read more