President Trump is expected to issue a pardon to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, almost exactly five years after he commuted the Democrat’s 14-year sentence on federal corruption charges, The Post has learned. It was unclear when the pardon would be issued to Blagojevich, 68. The plan was first reported by Axios. Former Illinois governor and…
Donald Trump set to pardon disgraced ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich: source
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February 10, 2025
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