Rod Blagojević
Rod Blagojević is a former American governor of Illinois, known for his Serbian heritage and his tenure as the 40th governor from 2003 until his impeachment in 2009. He gained notoriety for his corruption charges, including attempting to sell the Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. After serving eight years in prison, his sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump in 2020, leading to his recent unconditional pardon, which has reignited public interest in his controversial political career.
Born on Dec 10, 1956 (68 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | 2 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 628,066 | 600 | $5,500 | 5$ |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 3,280,815 | 1,301 | $19,000 | 8$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,326 | $68,000 | 22$ |
| Totals | 4 | 8,014,148 | 3,227 | $92,500 | 35$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Croatia:
The appointment of Rod Blagojević as U.S. ambassador to Serbia could be a potential problem for Croatia.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Rod Blagojević is a former governor of Illinois and is being considered for ambassador to Serbia.
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Montenegro:
Rod Blagojević is a former governor of Illinois and is being considered for the ambassador position in Belgrade.
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Montenegro:
Rod Blagojević is a former American governor who was convicted of corruption and later pardoned by President Donald Trump.
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