House Democratic leaders dodge on Cuellar indictment despite Santos ouster push

House Democratic leaders are keeping opinions on the indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) close to their chest despite having vocal reactions to the allegations against former New York Rep. George Santos, with some saying the difference in the two men is a reason to keep quiet on the situation.

Cuellar, a congressman of nearly two decades, and his wife, Imelda, were charged by the Department of Justice with several bribery, conspiracy, and money laundering charges. In exchange for payments, Cuellar allegedly used his political influence to affect foreign policy and legislative changes in favor of an Azerbaijani oil and gas company and a bank in Mexico City.