President Trump officially pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Category: Politics

President Trump pardoned former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on corruption charges, including attempting to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat. Blagojevich expressed gratitude for the pardon, claiming he was wrongfully convicted and comparing his situation to Trump's legal challenges. Speculation arises about Blagojevich potentially being named ambassador to Serbia, although he remains barred from holding elected office in Illinois.

Keywords: Rod Blagojevich, Trump pardon, Illinois politics

Source: CBS News

Update At: 2/11/2025

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