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Feb 11, 2025 President Trump pardoned Rod Blagojevich Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The pardon used clemency power to erase consequences for a corruption conviction, affecting norms of accountability.
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- Trump issues pardon to Rod Blagojevich — President Donald Trump announced a pardon for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted in 2011 for political corruption, including attempting to sell Barack Obama's US Senate seat.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 4 – 2025-02-08–2025-02-14
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