Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar Survives Terrifying Carjacking Near Capitol
Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas, recounted being carjacked at gunpoint in Washington D.C. Three armed men approached him, demanded his car keys, and then fled the scene. Cuellar's car and phone have since been recovered. President Joe Biden spoke with Cuellar to express his concern, and the Capitol Police and FBI are actively investigating the incident. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell criticized the rising crime rates, particularly carjackings, in D.C. and called for stronger action from local leaders. The city has seen a significant increase in crime, with over 200 homicides recorded this year and a rise in armed robberies and carjackings.