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Trump, Manfred Discuss Possible Pardon for Pete Rose

4/29/2025

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Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is in talks with President Trump about potentially pardoning Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader, who has been banned since 1989 for gambling. A petition for Rose's reinstatement has been filed, and Manfred is set to make a decision soon, navigating the intricate issues surrounding this controversial case.

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Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is in talks with President Trump about potentially pardoning Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader, who has been banned since 1989 for gambling. A petition for Rose's reinstatement has been filed, and Manfred is set to make a decision soon, navigating the intricate issues surrounding this controversial case.