Could pardoned Rod Blagojevich run for office again? What we know
Now that former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has received a presidential pardon, could an ambassadorship or even a run for public office be in the cards?
What’s next for pardoned ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich? A book and no apologies.
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains an immutable character in Illinois’ political lore following President Donald Trump’s pardon.
Rod Blagojevich: Pardoned politician and (un)appointed ambassador to Serbia
"I was successful in politics until the corrupt prosecutors turned against me," is a sentence that former American governor of Serbian descent, Rod Blagojevich, repeated in numerous exclusive appearances on Serbian television,
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich opens up about Trump pardon
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich discusses how it felt receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump on 'The Story.'
Donald Trump pardons disgraced ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, suggests he’d consider him for ambassador role
It’s my honor to do it. I’ve watched him. He was set up by a lot of bad people,” the president told reporters in the Oval Office before signing the full and unconditional
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, calls him victim of 'terrible injustice'
The ex-governor said he and the president were victims of 'lawfare' and didn't address rumors that he's being considered for an ambassadorship.
President Trump officially pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich was commuted after serving nearly eight of his 14-year sentence in February 2020, during President Trump's first presidency.
Blago pardon: Current Illinois politicians weigh in
Several Illinois politicians are sounding off on President Trump’s pardon of ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich. Fellow Democrats Comptroller Susana Mendoza called Blagojevich “unworthy” and Treasurer Michael Frerichs labeled him as “disgraced.
Illinoisans react to pardoning of Rod Blagojevich: 'I have no respect for him'
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for a full presidential pardon. Public reaction on Tuesday ranged from scorn to forgiveness.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich expresses gratitude over Trump pardon
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich discusses what it was like receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump on 'The Story.'
Trump considering Blagojevich for ambassador to Serbia
The former governor of Illinois, whose corruption conviction sentence Trump commuted, chaired a group called Serbians for ...
McDermott: Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich for a diplomatic post? What a Trumpian idea.
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (left) meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Serbia, as posted on X Feb. 5.
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Editorial: Rod Blagojevich, Superstar? Not in our good book.
Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Board. Back in early 2009, Chicago’s storied Second City comedy theater created a satirical musical spoof of a former governor of Illinois, “Rod Blagojevich, ...
Trump to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
The Democratic governor was convicted on corruption charges related to filling former President Barack Obama's Senate seat.
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Trump pardons Blagojevich 5 years after commutation cut prison time short
Trump pardons Blagojevich five years after his sentence commutation, with a potential ambassadorship to Serbia on the horizon ...