Trump knocks congressman he pardoned, says he is now ‘fighting’ Cuellar

President Trump posted a lengthy Truth Social message on Monday attacking Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), whom he pardoned in December, expressing fury over Cuellar's decision to seek reelection as a Democrat rather than switch parties. Trump called Cuellar a "weak and incompetent version of me" and accused him of disloyalty, claiming he never anticipated the congressman would continue his political career post-pardon. The Hill's reporting is sourced to Trump's own public statement and includes direct quotes, which establishes a factual foundation; however, the article's depth appears limited by reliance on Trump's single-source characterization rather than broader context about Cuellar's position or response. Independent search results corroborate that Trump has previously expressed anger at Cuellar's refusal to switch parties and note that Cuellar's reelection bid is complicated by his brother's separate fraud case, context that would strengthen reader understanding of the congressman's political vulnerability. Watch for Cuellar's public response and whether Trump's criticism escalates into active primary challenges or endorsements of opposing candidates in the Texas race.