Texas Congressman Accuses DOJ of Politicizing Case After Trump Pardons, Promises to Cooperate with House Probe

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Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), who was recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for federal bribery charges, is now urging House Republicans to investigate the prosecutors involved in his case.

Cuellar stated that he believes there was misconduct on the part of the prosecutors during what he calls a politically motivated investigation against him and his wife. The Texas congressman has been actively engaging with members of Congress who are already examining the conduct of federal prosecutors from the previous administration, specifically mentioning House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan as a key figure in this probe.

According to sources familiar with the matter, Cuellar met with Representative Jim Jordan shortly after he received the presidential pardon. During their meeting, Cuellar allegedly shared information about his case and encouraged Jordan to formally request relevant records from the Justice Department regarding the prosecution process.

Cuellar has publicly described the decision against him as a clear example of federal authorities targeting individuals for political reasons:
“Based on what’s there,” he was reported as saying, “I definitely feel that there was misconduct by the prosecutors. This was likely an instance of weaponization.”

Federal charges filed prior to his pardon alleged that Cuellar and his wife accepted thousands of dollars in exchange for allegedly advancing interests of Azerbaijani-backed companies, including a bank in Mexico and another related to energy sectors where Azerbaijan has significant influence.

The text stated: “Cuellar is charged with accepting money to advocate for foreign interests.”
Cuellar was specifically accused of agreeing to act as an agent for the United States on behalf of an Azerbaijan-controlled entity concerning Mexican legislation. The prosecution aimed to demonstrate his willingness to serve as a conduit for foreign nations, which they believed could violate ethical standards.

Trump’s response:
In a brief statement following the announcement, President Trump directly defended Cuellar and accused Democratic leadership of targeting him. “Based on what’s there,” he reportedly said in reference to available information or press coverage (not directly cited), “I definitely feel that there was misconduct by the prosecutors… This was likely an instance of politically motivated prosecution.”

Cuellar has maintained his innocence throughout this process:
“This was a deeply political act from day one, and they knew it,” he claimed after being pardoned.
“We were set up by our own party.”
Despite these serious charges, Cuellar announced that he will run for reelection as a member of the Democratic Party in 2026.

His daughters reportedly wrote to Trump requesting clemency before his announcement, though Cuellar has not provided direct evidence linking their correspondence or testimony to his eventual pardon.