Trump vows to challenge Henry Cuellar for Texas House seat he pardoned
Trump president says he will back Judge Tano Tijerina against the Laredo Democrat, months after granting Cuellar and his wife a full and unconditional pardon on federal corruption charges.
First Published: July 13, 2026, 12:02 PM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump said he will campaign against the Texas Democrat he pardoned, U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar of Laredo.
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