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Donald Trump, Rod Blagojevich and Barack Obama

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 before Trump commuted his sentence in 2020.

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Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Trump commuted Blagojevich’s 14-year sentence in 2020. The former governor had served about 8 years on charges stemming from his effort to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat.

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Who is Rod Blagojevich, why did Donald Trump pardon him, and what’s his connection to Barack Obama?

Former President Trump has granted a complete pardon to Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor convicted for corruption in 2011, including attempting to sell Obama's Senate seat. Trump's decision has sparked mixed reactions,

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Senate Democrats could be locked out of power for a very long time

Senate Democrats face significant challenges in regaining control of the chamber, as Republican gains in the 2024 elections ...

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Obama Urged Chuck Schumer to Be the One to Knife Biden

Former President Barack Obama urged then-Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to be the one ... president didn’t stand much chance of beating Donald Trump in the November election, according ...

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Today in Chicago History: Barack Obama announces candidacy for president

2007: U.S. Sen. Barack Obama announced his candidacy for the presidency outside the Old State Capitol in Springfield, which ...

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Trump expected to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who served prison time

Blagojevich went to prison on charges related to trying to soliciting funds in exchange for former President Barack Obama's Illinois Senate seat.

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