Rep. Henry Cuellar Addresses Trump Pardon and Democratic Party Affiliation

Clarification on Party Affiliation

• 💬 When asked if he is running as a Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar stated, "nothing has changed."
• 📌 He identified himself as a "conservative Democrat" who works in a bipartisan manner with Republican colleagues.

Presidential Pardon Discussion

• ❓ Reporters questioned Cuellar about a presidential pardon he received from President Trump.
• 🤝 Cuellar explicitly denied any "deal with the White House" regarding the pardon.

Primary Election Concerns

• ⚠️ Cuellar acknowledged that the pardon could be a political issue in his primary.
• 💰 He mentioned that his opponents have spent $20 million and suggested that if they spend more, he will still win due to the district's conservative nature.
• 🗣️ He reiterated his stance, stating, "I said no deal, right?"