Henry Cuellar meets foreign dignitaries and attends presidential inauguration

Henry Cuellar meets foreign dignitaries and attends presidential inauguration
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Representing the 28th District of Texas — Official U.S. House headshot
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Rep. Henry Cuellar, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 28th district, shared updates on his recent engagements via social media. On January 21, 2025, he detailed meetings with international dignitaries and attended a significant national event.

Earlier that day, Rep. Cuellar met with Ms. Livia Link-Raviv, Israel’s Consul General to the Southwest, in Washington D.C. The meeting focused on the “importance of the Israeli-American relationship and the strong bond between our nations.” “Earlier today, I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Livia Link-Raviv, Israel’s Consul General to the Southwest, during her visit to Washington, D.C.” This was posted on January 21 at 20:29 UTC.

Later that day at 21:25 UTC, Cuellar met with Mexican Senator Waldo Fernandez to discuss bilateral relations between Mexico and the United States. He expressed enthusiasm about future collaborations aimed at enhancing trade ties between the two countries. “Today, I was pleased to meet with Mexican Senator Waldo Fernandez.”

Concluding his day’s activities, Rep. Cuellar attended President Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington D.C., describing it as a “peaceful and memorable ceremony” that underscores democratic resilience and peaceful power transitions in the U.S. “I had the privilege of attending the inauguration of President Trump.” This was shared at 22:09 UTC.



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