President Donald Trump on Wednesday pardoned Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife, who were facing a federal bribery and conspiracy case, the latest in a series of pardons the president has issued this year.

Trump’s pardons include high-profile people in politics, reality TV, business and music. While handing out pardons, he has frequently criticized what he says is the politicalization and weaponization of the justice system.

Critics have said the pardons amplify a narrative of political persecution and cast doubt on the legitimacy of the justice system.

January 6 Capitol Riot Defendants

Trump granted his first pardons on the day of his inauguration, January 20. He pardoned nearly all defendants charged with offenses related to the riot at the Capitol on Januar

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