In this Aug. 11, 2019 photo, former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich exercises outside the Federal Correctional Institution-Englewood near Littleton, Colo.President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, has commuted the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
“That was a tremendously powerful, ridiculous sentence in my opinion and in the opinion of many others,” Trump told reporters in Washington. The White House cited support from several Illinois-based leaders, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, as supporting Blagojevich’s early release. More than 100 of his fellow inmates also sent in letters of support.
The Illinois House in January 2009 voted 114-1 to impeach Blagojevich, and the state Senate voted unanimously to remove him, making him the first Illinois governor in history to be removed by lawmakers. He entered prison in March 2012.seemed destined to remain behind bars until his projected 2024 release date. His wife, Patti,who comes from an influential family of Chicago Democrats,went on a media blitz in 2018 to encourage Trump to step in.
Prosecutors have balked at the notion long promoted by Blagojevich that he engaged in common political horse-trading and was a victim of an overzealous U.S. attorney. After Blagojevich’s arrest, Fitzgerald said the governor had gone on “a political corruption crime spree” that would make Abraham Lincoln turn over in his grave.
Yes
It ain't even about the swamp no more. DraintheSwamp.
Wouldn't prison be a better place than Chicago
I think he already served twice as long as he should have! Trump is honest and fair. It was the right thing to do. For anyone who thinks othwise, remember who Clinton pardoned ? ( A drug lord!)
Now he has a chance to walk the line.
Maybe when he said he was going to drain the swamp he was referring to prisons.
no one wants him here.
And I shot the best video while walking the dog.
Dude looks weird as hell
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How sinister is the powerhungry president who pardons convicted criminals whose actions mimic his own?
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WorstPresidentInHistory WorstPresidentEver
Watching him run for some type of office seat with the blessing of Trump!
Trump criminal release tour 2020
Now, make a public statement thanking President Trump.
Clean out the swamp, why don't he?
Maybe realDonaldTrump wanted to ask him for hair advice in person?
Looks like Little Donnie’s next staff member. Already corrupt so no training needed.
Sickness
Hmmmm, realDonaldTrump pardons a Democrat. Oh the backlash.
Even from Blagojevich, that was some weird shit...👇
Just wait for his dirt on Obama in trying to sell that Senate seat
But his hair will serve the remiander of the sentence
Second chance at life, don't screw it up.
His last name sounds like a Jerry Lewis exclamation
Bullshit WhiteHouse
Fraudsters pardoning fraudsters. Welcome to oligarchy.
Another domestic terrorist has been released from prison today by Donald J. Trump (impeached forever).
Crazy and reckless
I can’t believe this fucker’s name is in the news again.
When does a bird sing? WWG1WGA
Corruption, cronyism, abuse of power. Narcissist
Cosby & Suge Knight next. Ivanka is running Death Row!
Dear Addisonandthelocksteplackeys feat. susancollins 'Yep he's learning his lesson alright. Thanks for your complicit corruption!'
Petty thugs gotta hang together, ya know
Trump fights corruption by pardoning corrupt politicians lol
Don't forget Blago is a democrat.
He got lots of juice on Obama & Michelle. He was their best buddy! Where is Tony Rezko! 🤣🤣🤣
These people betray any semblance of American values, trading and degrading those values. Pardon?
minihandsdonnie
And the swamp grows..
Alice Palmer was a socialist senator from Illinois and when she stepped down her and Bill Ayers tapped BHO to fill her seat. When BHO became president Blagojevich tried to sell that seat.
Trump & supporters turning US into a Russian province. If you're a crook with lots of $, friend with Trump or with some1 in the 'family', you have nothing to fear from justice. If you're a political adversary, it could mean prison or someone walking behind you with an umbrella.
The maga crew will find a way to justify this because of what others have done. They find justification for anything he does.
Terrific news guy served his time and was overcharged by of all people James Comey who seemed to love selective prosecution
Melt down snowflakes his one of yours....
Between Blagojevich and Trump, there should be a hairspray shortage by tomorrow.
Disgraceful
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Good job, 14 years was a very extreme sentence
Not worries, he will be back to prison on state charges for something else.
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Now do Obama releasing a terrorist and Bradley Manning.
Welp...
When the corrupt have the power to pardon the corrupt.
Yo Chico man—- I hear trump’s giving it up to all those graffiti guys
This is disgraceful!!!
Remember when the GOP was the party of 'Christian ethics' and 'family values?' Seems like a long time ago.
Trump over here pardoning Democrats that not even Obama would touch. It’s mostly a big eff you to Obama
He sure is draining the swamp🙄
That is awsome
Crooks stick together.
Criminals walk the streets in Trumplandia.
Next reality show host or Secretary of State
PrestonTVNews Damn, Steve Carell looks like shit.
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Who's next? Manson in abstentia?
You can buy whatever you want from tRump everything for sale!!! Wondering what's the price set for Weinstein!!!
Criminal helping criminal
draining the swamp I see
The difference between the Repubs and the Dems. We don't CARE if Rod Blagojevich was Democrat; it's still a travesty that he walked.
Why the hell would he do this? Does he just like all corrupt people regardless of party? Christ.
Iran if you're listening...
trump likes his hair?...
Does Trump feel compelled to help worthless, petty criminals?
LawDog323 Ready2Squeel on Deepstate
Trump never met a scumbag he didn’t like. His first bipartisan showing... 🙄
Such a joke.
Also being released is the Omisego web3 payment network! I can’t wait to stake my $OMG!
Maybe trump will commute some murderer, rapist or pedophile next. Like that GOP governor when he lost his election...
Cry more, Libs.
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