Rod Blagojevich
Rod Blagojevich is a former Democratic governor of Illinois, known for his 2011 conviction on corruption charges that included attempting to sell a U.S. Senate seat. He served eight years of a 14-year sentence before his sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump in 2020. Blagojevich gained additional fame through his appearance on the reality television show 'Celebrity Apprentice,' where he was notably 'fired' by Trump. Recently, he has been in the news due to Trump's plans to officially pardon him.
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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the potential move of the Chicago Bears to Indiana.
Rod Blagojevich says Gov. JB Pritzker 'outplayed' as Bears eye Indiana move
United States· 2026-02-21
Trump pardoned the former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was sent to prison on corruption charges surrounding his time in office.
Trump’s double pardon underscores sweeping use of clemencyUnited States· 2026-01-18
Donald Trump has dished out pardons to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
In latest dishing out of pardons, Trump set to keep Gobble and Waddle off the menuUnited States· 2025-11-25
Blagojevich has been involved in lobbying efforts for Dodik after his sentence was commuted by Trump.
Tramp je zadao udarac Bosni
Montenegro· 2025-11-15
Rod Blagojevich is mentioned as a supporter of Dodik who was pardoned by Trump.
Dodik sankcije pretvorio u politički kapitalMontenegro· 2025-10-31
Rod Blagojevich is one of the political figures who received clemency from Trump.
Trump commutes prison sentence of former lawmaker George Santos, orders him released
Guyana· 2025-10-19
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich says Democrats need new leadership and gives his thoughts on how to handle crime in Chicago.
Trump announces federal crime crackdown with focus on San FranciscoUnited States· 2025-10-15
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is the only governor in the state's history to be impeached and removed from office.
Pritzker fact-checked after denying he called Republicans 'Nazis'United States· 2025-09-17
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich rails against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for refusing to work with ICE.
Chicago Teamsters demand ICE warrants before workplace visits in strikeUnited States· 2025-08-27
Milorad Dodik made comments after a meeting with former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.
Dodik o pripremi atentata na njega: Planirano je da bude na prostoru Srbije
Serbia· 2025-06-23
Rod Blagojevich stated that he, along with Milorad Dodik and Donald Trump, were victims of political persecution.
Jutarnji list - Dodik tvrdi: Planirali su atentat na mene! Znam tko su ti ljudi, jedan je u zatvoru u Rijeci, osigurali su milijun eura...
Croatia· 2025-06-23
Rod Blagojevich is a former Democratic governor of Illinois who was pardoned by Trump.
De un ‘sheriff’ corrupto a un pandillero violento pasando por un excongresista: Trump firma una avalancha de nuevos indultos en tres días
Spain· 2025-05-31
Trump has also issued pardons to others such as Ross Ulbricht, and former Democratic Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of federal corruption charges.
Trump pardons former Virginia sheriff convicted of fraud and bribery | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2025-05-27
Vučić also met with Rod Blagojevich during his visit to the USA.
Коментари - Войната в Украйна
Bulgaria· 2025-05-03
Vučić was in the room with Rod Blagojevich and Serbian entrepreneurs from America.
President Vučić interrupts visit to USA and returns to Serbia due to health reasonsSerbia· 2025-05-03Rod Blagojevich, a former democratic governor, expressed sympathy for Dodik on social media.
Milorad Dodik sucht Unterstützung in Moskau und Washington
Switzerland· 2025-04-03
Rod Blagojevich expressed sympathy for Milorad Dodik, claiming that leftist judges are targeting conservative populists across Europe.
Sucht Dodik in Russland Zuflucht vor der bosnischen Justiz?Switzerland· 2025-04-03Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has a new job representing the interests of a politician known as the 'Bosnian Bear.'
Blagojevich has new job working for 'Bosnian Bear' politicianUnited States· 2025-04-03
Rod Blagojevich was speculated to be the new U.S. ambassador to Serbia before Mark Brnovich's appointment.
Jutarnji list - Majka mu je iz Splita, navijač je Vatrenih, a psi mu se zovu Rakija i Pivo... Ovo je novi veleposlanik SAD-a u Srbiji: 'Trump nas usrećio'Croatia· 2025-03-30
Rod Blagojevich was speculated to be the new U.S. ambassador to Serbia before Mark Brnovich's appointment.
Jutarnji list - Majka mu je iz Splita, navijač je Vatrenih, a psi mu se zovu Rakija i Pivo... Ovo je novi veleposlanik SAD-a u Srbiji: 'Trump nas usrećio'Croatia· 2025-03-30Rod Blagojevich is a controversial political figure who was previously the governor of Illinois.
H «βαλκανική ομάδα» του Τραμπ και ο νέος «Trump Tower» στο Βελιγράδι
Greece· 2025-02-18
Rod Blagojevich is mentioned as a corrupt former governor of Illinois who was pardoned by Donald Trump.
La democracia estadounidense bajo brutal ataque del Tren de Mar-a-Lago®
Venezuela· 2025-02-15
Last week, the president pardoned Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor convicted of corruption charges.
How Trump’s Justice Department has gutted the government’s ability to chase public corruptionUnited States· 2025-02-14
Rod Blagojevich is a former governor of Illinois who was considered for the position of U.S. ambassador to Serbia.
Ko je Mark Brnović, Trampov vodeći kandidat za ambasadora Amerike u BeograduSerbia· 2025-02-13
Rod Blagojevich is a former governor of Illinois who was pardoned by Trump.
Ermittlungen gegen Bürgermeister von New York eingestelltSwitzerland· 2025-02-12
Trump signed a pardon for former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich.
Dai migranti al gender, fino al ritorno alla plastica: così il secondo Trump governa con i decreti
Italy· 2025-02-12
Trump pardoned former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of corruption.
In implicit relief to Adani group, Trump pauses anti-bribery law saying it harms US interests
India· 2025-02-11
Blagojevich was convicted in 2011 on multiple corruption charges, including attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama.
Donald Trump pardons former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich: How is he connected to Barack Obama? | World NewsIndia· 2025-02-11Rod Blagojevich is a former governor of Illinois who was pardoned by Donald Trump after serving time for corruption.
El Departamento de Justicia pide a la fiscalía que desestime el caso por corrupción del alcalde de Nueva York | InternacionalSpain· 2025-02-11Rod Blagojevich is a former Illinois governor who was pardoned by President Donald Trump after serving eight years of a 14-year sentence for political corruption.
Trump expected to pardon ex-Illinois governor Blagojevich five years after commuting his sentence
Canada· 2025-02-10
