From Mother Jones · Dan Friedman · · 1m
Democrats Avoid Cuellar Corruption Probe
Democrats vow to investigate Trump corruption but skip their own leader's pardon case.
In brief
Democrats vow to investigate Trump corruption but skip their own leader's pardon case. Democrats plan corruption investigations but avoid probing Rep. Henry Cuellar's pardon after bribery charges. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Democrats vow anti-corruption probe
Democrats promised to investigate Trump corruption after voters ousted Republicans.
“hold those who are enriching themselves through corruption at taxpayers’ expense accountable”
Cuellar faces bribery charges
Rep. Henry Cuellar charged with taking $600,000 in bribes from Azerbaijan and Mexico City bank.
Cuellar's wife also charged
Cuellar's wife Imelda took phony consulting payments that were Azerbaijani payoffs.
Trump pardoned Cuellar couple
Trump pardoned Cuellar and his wife after claiming they were targeted by Biden administration.
“bravely spoke out against Open Borders”
Cuellar gains committee power
Cuellar now chairs subcommittee with control over homeland security funding.
Trump expected to switch parties
Trump wanted Cuellar to switch parties or help Republicans win Texas district.
“Such a lack of LOYALTY”
Democrats avoid Cuellar's case
Democrats' oversight efforts skip Cuellar despite his pardon and corruption charges.
Cuellar wins Texas election
Cuellar won 66 percent of vote in Texas district after district redrawn.
The takeaway
Democrats plan corruption investigations but avoid probing Rep. Henry Cuellar's pardon after bribery charges.
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