Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, filed for reelection Wednesday in the 2026 cycle after President Donald Trump granted pardons to Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, wiping out federal charges tied to bribery allegations.
Trump announced the clemency orders in a statement posted online, arguing the couple was unfairly targeted by the Biden administration.
The pardons end a case that had been set for trial in April and included accusations of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy, according to court filings and news reports.
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