In a stunning display of how entrenched the swamp really is, indicted Democrat Representative Henry Cuellar has managed to beat back primary challengers in Texas' 28th congressional district, despite facing serious federal corruption charges that would sink any honest politician.
The embattled congressman, who was indicted on bribery and money laundering charges related to his alleged ties to Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank, somehow convinced enough Democratic voters to ignore his massive ethical baggage. This is the same Henry Cuellar who the FBI raided back in 2022, yet Democrats are perfectly fine keeping a potentially corrupt politician in office.
But here's where it gets interesting for patriots: Former Democrat Tano Tijerina has switched parties and won the Republican primary with a commanding 74% of the vote. That's right - even former Democrats are fed up with the corruption and jumping ship to join the America First movement.
"INCUMBENT U.S. REPRESENTATIVE HENRY CUELLAR WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR TEXAS'S 28TH DISTRICT," reported @GermanFinGuy on social media, confirming what many see as a disappointing but unsurprising result.
Political observers had predicted this outcome, with @MccainGOP posting earlier predictions that "Texas-28 (D): Cuellar wins outright" - showing that even with federal charges hanging over his head, the Democratic establishment machine was going to protect one of their own.
This sets up a fascinating November showdown where voters will have a clear choice: stick with an indicted swamp creature who epitomizes everything wrong with Washington, or elect a candidate who has seen the light and joined the Republican party.
The fact that Cuellar survived despite his legal troubles shows just how deep the corruption runs in the Democratic Party. They'll literally support anyone as long as they vote the party line, even if they're potentially taking bribes from foreign governments.
Will Texas voters in the 28th district finally drain their local swamp come November? With Trump's coattails and a Republican wave building, Tijerina might just pull off the upset that sends another corrupt Democrat packing.