Trump Plans Pardon for Baseball Legend Pete Rose
President Trump announces plans to pardon late MLB star Pete Rose, who was banned for sports betting, expressing support for the former baseball player.
President Donald Trump plans to pardon Pete Rose
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Overview
In a recent post on Truth Social, President Trump announced he intends to pardon Pete Rose, the late MLB hits leader banned for gambling. Trump noted Rose's contributions to baseball while acknowledging his gambling activities, emphasizing that Rose only bet on his team to win. Despite Trump’s call for a pardon, MLB disclaims authority over Hall of Fame admissions. Rose, who passed away in 2024 at 83, remains a controversial figure in baseball history, having been banned from the sport in 1989 after a gambling investigation.
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Analysis
- Trump is planning to pardon Pete Rose, recognizing that while Rose shouldn't have gambled on baseball, he believes he only bet on his own team winning.
- Pete Rose was banned from Major League Baseball and the Hall of Fame in 1989 after admitting to betting on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds during the mid-1980s.
- Rose, who maintained he never compromised his team's integrity through betting, died in September 2024.
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Pete Rose was banned from Major League Baseball in 1989 for betting on baseball games, including those involving his own team, the Cincinnati Reds.
The pardon does not directly affect Rose's eligibility for the Baseball Hall of Fame, as MLB does not control Hall of Fame admissions. The Hall of Fame has a rule preventing individuals on the permanently ineligible list from being considered for induction.
Pete Rose pleaded guilty to two counts of filing false income tax returns in 1990 and served a prison sentence for this offense.
President Trump is advocating for Pete Rose's pardon and Hall of Fame induction because he believes Rose was a superior player who should be recognized for his achievements, despite his gambling activities. Trump also criticizes MLB for not having the 'courage or decency' to induct Rose.
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