LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Congressional leaders are weighing in on President Donald Trump’s pardon of Congressman Henry Cuellar .

After the pardon was announced on Wednesday, December 3, Cuellar thanked the president in several media interviews, saying his prosecution was a targeted case and a “weaponization” of the Justice Department.

Two significant political leaders shared their opinions on the president’s decision to pardon Cuellar.

Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Cuellar is a beloved member of the House of Representatives, loved in his community, particularly in Laredo. Jeffries said he has had the opportunity to spend time with Cuellar in South Texas.

“I don’t know why the president decided to do this. I think the outcome was exactly the right outcome,” Jeffries s

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