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Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains an immutable character in Illinois’ political lore following President Donald Trump’s pardon.
At his Monday-night post-pardon news conference, Blagojevich declined to say whether he was considering running for office again or if he would appeal the federal court ruling against him.
Less than two months after President Donald Trump pardoned Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois who served prison time on corruption charges has been hired to lobby on ...
President Trump has pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of corruption-related crimes, including trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat vacated by former President Barack Obama.
President Trump signed a full pardon for Rod Blagojevich, the former Democratic governor of Illinois who served eight years in prison for corruption. Here's what to know about Blagojevich and Trump.
Trump pardons Rod Blagojevich, who tried to sell Obama’s vacated Senate seat The former Illinois governor was convicted on multiple charges of corruption in 2011. He served eight years in prison ...
Trump has pardoned or commuted the sentences of 16 people or companies with fines totalling at least $102,647,458—money that ...
Feb. 10, 2025: Pardoned Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti Blagojevich speak with members of the press outside their Ravenswood Manor home after he was granted a full pardon ...
Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich: 'He was set up by a lot of bad people' Trump previously commuted Blagojevich's 14-year sentence on political corruption charges in 2020.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks after pardon by President Trump 19:10. Months after his release, Blagojevich filed a federal lawsuit claiming his removal from office by the Illinois ...
At his Monday-night post-pardon news conference, Blagojevich declined to say whether he was considering running for office again or if he would appeal the federal court ruling against him.
At his Monday-night post-pardon news conference, Blagojevich declined to say whether he was considering running for office again or if he would appeal the federal court ruling against him.