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Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich after commuting sentence in 2020

Donald Trump issued a full pardon to former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of corruption and served eight years of a 14-year sentence.
Blagojevich was found guilty in 2011 of trying to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat and attempting to extort a children's hospital CEO.
Trump's pardon of Blagojevich has drawn bipartisan criticism, with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker stating that it sends the wrong message at the wrong time.
Trump is considering nominating Blagojevich as U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, according to reports.

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Former Illinois governor Blagojevich receives pardon

By Hannah Meisel & Bridgette FoxCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com President Donald Trump on Monday granted a full pardon to former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on 18 corruption counts, including for his attempt to sell president-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat in 2008 – and who holds the distinction of being the state’s only impeached governor. Trump’s pardon comes five years after he commuted Blagoj…

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"America and Serbia deserve better": Illinois Senator reacts to Blagojevich pardon

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says he's "profoundly grateful" after President Donald Trump pardoned him on corruption charges. The President signed the pardon on Monday. Blagojevich was convicted in 2011 on charges that include seeking to sell an appointment to a Senate seat. The former governor served eight years before Trump commuted the rest of his term in 2020. The President is reportedly considering Blagoj…

Illinois Business Journal

Trump pardons Blagojevich 5 years after commutation cut prison time short

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti outside their Chicago home shortly after Blagojevich receiving a full pardon from President Donald Trump. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams). by Hannah Meisel,Bridgette Fox and 1 others Capitol News Illinois Disgraced ex-governor reportedly in consideration for U.S. ambassadorship to Serbia President Donald Trump on […]

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New Hampshire Union Leader

Trump pardons Rod Blagojevich, who tried to sell Obama’s vacated Senate seat

President Donald Trump on Monday granted a full and unconditional pardon to Rod Blagojevich, the disgraced former governor of Illinois who was convicted on multiple charges of corruption in 2011, including trying to sell President Barack Obama’s vacated Senate seat.

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Trump Has Pardoned Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich just received a pardon from Trump, leading some to wonder whether the former governor was a Democrat.

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Inquisitr

Donald Trump Pardons Rod Blagojevich—Former Democrat Convicted in Case Where Barack Obama Was Name-Dropped!

Disgraced American politician Rod Blagojevich was given a complete pardon by President Donald Trump. To the uninformed, Blagojevich served as the Governor of Illinois from 2003 to 2009 and was aligned with the Democratic party at the time. Amongst the several allegations made against him, was an attempt to sell the Senate seat of Barack Obama.

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