Congressman Pardoned by Trump Alleges Political Motives in Biden DOJ Case
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U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar, a Democrat from Texas, has accused the Department of Justice under President Joe Biden of politically targeting him. He made this claim after revealing he received a "full and unconditional" pardon from former President Donald Trump.
The congressman stated the pardon relates to a past case. He argues his current indictment on separate charges is an act of "weaponization" by the Justice Department.
Cueller did not specify the original offense covered by Trump's 2020 pardon. His recent indictment involves allegations of bribery and foreign influence. He has pleaded not guilty to those charges.
The Department of Justice typically does not comment on pending cases. The situation highlights ongoing political debates over the independence of federal law enforcement.