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Trump Considers Pardon for MLB Legend Pete Rose

4/18/2025

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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and President Trump recently convened at the White House to tackle pressing baseball matters. A highlight of their discussion was Trump's intention to pardon Pete Rose, the legendary 17-time All-Star and MLB's all-time hits leader, who has faced a lifetime ban from the Hall of Fame due to gambling.

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Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and President Trump recently convened at the White House to tackle pressing baseball matters. A highlight of their discussion was Trump's intention to pardon Pete Rose, the legendary 17-time All-Star and MLB's all-time hits leader, who has faced a lifetime ban from the Hall of Fame due to gambling.