Imelda Cuellar
Imelda Cuellar is the wife of Congressman Henry Cuellar, representing Texas's 28th congressional district. In 2024, both she and her husband faced federal indictments for alleged bribery involving an Azerbaijan-owned energy company and a Mexican bank. Recently, she was pardoned by former President Donald Trump, who claimed that their legal troubles were politically motivated, stating that they were targeted for speaking out against the Biden administration's policies. Following the pardon, Imelda expressed gratitude for the opportunity to move forward and focus on family.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 5.67 | 0.14% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 468,179 | $21,000,000 | 29,703$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 33,294 | $2,700,000 | 1,324$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 44,809 | $155,000 | 159$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,261,430 | $2,900,000 | 2,651$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 92,527 | $303,000 | 274$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,511 | $54,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 8 | 1,927,683,502 | 1,902,750 | $27,112,000 | 34,161$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Lithuania:
Imelda Cuellar was accused alongside her husband of taking bribes from an oil and gas company.
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India:
Trump mentioned Imelda Cuellar, the Congressman's wife, in the context of the bribery case.
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Egypt:
Imelda Cuellar, along with her husband Henry, is facing bribery and conspiracy charges.
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United States:
President Trump announced Wednesday he would be granting the Texas Democrat and his wife Imelda a 'full and unconditional' pardon as they awaited trial for alleged bribery and money laundering.
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United States:
Imelda Cuellar faced bribery charges alongside her husband, Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was pardoned by Trump.
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Ukraine:
Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda were involved in a high-profile federal bribery case.
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United Kingdom:
US President Donald Trump has said he will pardon Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar, who was charged last year with accepting around $600,000 in bribes, and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, who was also charged in the case.
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United States:
Imelda Cuellar was mentioned as being pardoned alongside her husband, Henry Cuellar.
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