Trump expected to pardon former Illinois Gov Rod Blagojevich
President Donald Trump is expected to pardon former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Fox News has learned.
Blagojevich, a former “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant, served eight years in prison on charges stemming from his effort to sell Barack Obama’s Senate seat after Obama won the 2008 presidential election.
Former Illinois governor and convicted felon Rod Blagojevich speaks to the press outside the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Aug. 2, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Trump commuted his 14-year sentence in 2020.
Fox News’ Pat Ward contributed to this report. This is a developing news story. Check back for updates.
