Trump pardons Democratic congressman in bribery case
Summary
Former US President Donald Trump has pardoned Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, who faced bribery charges, criticizing the justice system under Joe Biden as weaponized.
Key Points
- Donald Trump pardoned Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar in a bribery case.
- Cuellar and his wife faced conspiracy and bribery charges related to alleged bribes from an Azerbaijani oil and gas company.
- Trump accused Joe Biden's administration of weaponizing the justice system against political opponents without evidence.
- Trump has also pardoned other politicians, including Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez.
