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Rod Blagojevich: The Comeback of a Controversial Ex-Governor
TL;DR
Rod Blagojevich, the disgraced former Illinois governor, has made headlines again as President Trump officially pardons him after his controversial conviction. Here are the key takeaways:
- Blagojevich was convicted for attempting to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat.
- Trump first commuted his 14-year sentence in 2020 and has now granted a full pardon.
- The move has sparked debates about justice and corruption in politics.
- Blagojevich served eight years in prison before his sentence was cut short.
Here's the full scoop.