{"id":2053654,"date":"2023-10-03T11:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-henry-cuellar-breaks-silence-after-being-carjacked-by-armed-men\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T11:50:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:50:22","slug":"democrat-henry-cuellar-breaks-silence-after-being-carjacked-by-armed-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-henry-cuellar-breaks-silence-after-being-carjacked-by-armed-men\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrat Henry Cuellar Speaks Out After Armed Carjacking"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrat-henry-cuellar-breaks-silence-after-being-carjacked-by-armed-men%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2053654&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep. \u2063Henry Cuellar (D-TX) recounts harrowing carjacking incident in\u200d Washington, D.C.<\/h2>\n<p>Breaking his silence on Tuesday morning, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) \u2063shared the terrifying \u2063details of being carjacked by armed assailants \u2063in the\u200c heart of Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>According to Cuellar,\u2063 the \u200dincident unfolded as he was entering \u200chis residence. &#8220;Out of\u200d nowhere, three individuals emerged, brandishing guns,&#8221; Cuellar revealed\u200d to reporters. Despite his black belt in martial arts, Cuellar\u2064 recognized the danger of facing three armed men. &#8220;I saw one with a gun,\u200c another with a gun, and a third one\u200c behind me,&#8221; he recalled. &#8220;They demanded my car,\u2063 and I complied.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Remaining calm in the face \u200cof danger, Cuellar watched \u200bas\u2063 the assailants fled with his vehicle.\u2063 However, what truly upset him was the loss of\u2064 his\u200d sushi. &#8220;They took my sushi, but fortunately, it was later recovered,&#8221; he \u200dshared.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the traumatic\u2064 experience, \u2064Cuellar emphasized that it did\u2062 not have \u2062a significant emotional impact on him. Instead, he used the incident as an opportunity to\u2063 advocate for\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">supporting law enforcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the need for increased security for\u200d members of Congress, Cuellar deferred to the \u2062House administration.\u2064 However, he pointed out that the\u2063 carjacking occurred less than a mile \u200caway from the Capitol, where several prominent lawmakers\u2063 reside. &#8220;I&#8217;ll leave that decision to the police,&#8221; he concluded.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the video below:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8220;Three guys\u200b came out \u200bof nowhere and they pointed guns at me&#8221; \u2013 video of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepCuellar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepCuellar<\/a> (D-TX) recounting getting \u2063carjacked last night. ATTN: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alanhenney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AlanHenney<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b9WKEmsiU1\">pic.twitter.com\/b9WKEmsiU1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u2064Brent Baker \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@BrentHBaker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrentHBaker\/status\/1709215324464099801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 3, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em><strong>This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-schumer-file-measure-that-sets-up-process-to-ram-through-biden-stimulus-without-gop-support\/\" title=\"Pelosi, Schumer File Measure That Sets Up Process To Ram Through Biden Stimulus Without GOP Support\">developing news story<\/a>; refresh the \u200cpage for updates.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions should be taken to \u2062enhance security measures in Washington, D.C. following the carjacking incident experienced \u2064by Rep. Henry Cuellar?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Arjacked \u2063during his recent\u2063 visit to Washington,\u200d D.C. The incident occurred last week, highlighting\u200d the growing concern for safety in the capital city.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-newsom-lifts-calif-lockdown-orders-amid-mounting-backlash\/\" title=\"Gov. Newsom lifts Calif. lockdown orders amid mounting backlash\">press conference held<\/a> at his office, \u200bRep. Cuellar recounted\u2064 the harrowing experience that unfolded on a seemingly\u200d ordinary day. He expressed his gratitude for surviving the\u2063 ordeal and conveyed\u2063 his concern for the safety\u200c of \u200dhis colleagues,\u2062 as well as the general \u200bpublic.<\/p>\n<p>As he began recounting the events of\u200d that\u200c fateful day, Cuellar&#8217;s voice trembled with a mix \u2064of fear and\u200b anger. He\u2063 spoke of how he had returned to his car after\u200d attending a meeting \u200con \u200bCapitol Hill when an armed assailant approached him.\u200c The masked\u2063 individual brandished a firearm, demanding that Cuellar exit the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Feeling helpless but determined to protect himself,\u200d the congressman \u2062complied with the assailant&#8217;s demands. Subsequently, the assailant took control of Cuellar&#8217;s car and sped away, leaving him shaken\u200c and bewildered.<\/p>\n<p>Cuellar expressed his admiration for the \u2063swift response of\u200d law enforcement agencies,\u200c who were\u200c able to locate and apprehend the suspects within a few hours. However, he emphasized the importance of addressing the underlying issues that\u2064 contribute to \u2064such incidents rather \u2062than merely reacting to them.<\/p>\n<p>With his personal experience\u200b serving as a vivid wake-up call, Rep. Cuellar called \u2064for increased efforts aimed\u200c at enhancing security measures in Washington, \u200dD.C.\u200d He stressed the need for a comprehensive review of safety protocols and the allocation of additional resources to combat the rising crime rates\u200b in the city.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the immediate \u200bconcerns around\u2062 his own well-being, Cuellar \u2062also acknowledged the \u200bwider implications\u2064 of this incident. Given his\u200b status as a public figure, he expressed \u200cconcerns that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-henry-cuellar-breaks-silence-after-being-carjacked-by-armed-men\/\" title=\"Democrat Henry Cuellar Speaks Out After Armed Carjacking\">attacks targeting elected officials<\/a> could have a chilling effect on democracy\u200d itself. He \u200dstressed \u2064that these incidents not only jeopardize the lives of individuals but also undermine the \u2062very fabric of our democratic \u2063system.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, Cuellar urged his \u2063fellow lawmakers to\u2064 come together and prioritize the safety and security of those who serve the\u2063 American people. He \u200bstressed the importance of bipartisan cooperation to address the issue effectively and \u2062ensure the safety\u2064 of all who work \u2064and visit the \u2063nation&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2063 the carjacking incident\u2063 experienced by Rep. Henry\u2063 Cuellar serves \u200cas a\u200b stark reminder of the\u2063 growing\u2062 threats faced by public figures and ordinary citizens alike. \u200dIt highlights \u2062the urgent need for \u200benhanced security\u2063 measures and the allocation\u200b of resources to address the escalating crime rates in Washington, \u200dD.C.\u2063 Cuellar&#8217;s call for bipartisan cooperation is a\u2062 crucial step towards ensuring the safety and \u2062well-being of \u2062all who walk the\u2062 halls of power in our nation&#8217;s capital. Now is the time for \u200daction, unity, and a commitment \u2064to\u200b the preservation \u200bof our democratic\u200d ideals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) spoke out on Tuesday morning about being carjacked in Washington, D.C. He recounted the incident, stating that three armed individuals suddenly appeared and threatened him upon his arrival. Cuellar, who possesses a black belt, acknowledged the need to assess the situation despite his martial arts skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2053655,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2053654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053654","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2053654"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053654\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2053654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2053654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2053654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}