Representative Dean Phillips has become the first House Democrat to call for the resignation of Representative Henry Cuellar following his indictment by the Justice Department on federal bribery charges. Phillips cited the high standards required for a federal indictment and the current low trust in government as reasons for his stance. The indictment, which also involves Cuellar's wife, has raised significant concerns among lawmakers.
Dean Phillips becomes first Democrat to call on Henry Cuellar to resign https://t.co/yj7VSSKdT9 https://t.co/yj7VSSKdT9
Rep. Dean Phillips became the first Democrat to call for Rep. Henry Cuellar to resign in light of the Justice Department indictment he and his wife were hit with on Friday. https://t.co/bXyzdfcSCi
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Dean Phillips becomes first Democrat to call on Henry Cuellar to resign https://t.co/KnrUYimw3H https://t.co/KnrUYimw3H
Dean Phillips becomes first House Democrat to call on Rep. Cuellar to resign after indictment https://t.co/jlZMFUEpB2
Dean Phillips becomes first Democrat to call on Rep. Cuellar to resign after indictment https://t.co/Yz9fOZEZK7
First House Democrat calls on Henry Cuellar to resign over federal bribery charges. "While the bar for Federal indictment is high, trust in government is at an all-time low," Rep. Dean Phillips said. https://t.co/BK2RekT7cF
First House Democrat calls on Henry Cuellar to resign over federal bribery charges https://t.co/WiIUjgi9Hq
First House Democrat calls for Cuellar to resign: Rep. Dean Phillips. His statement: https://t.co/7F1PWPmyBp