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Blagojevich Claims Justice System 'Broken' in Trump Comparison

3/26/2026

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Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois who spent a decade in prison for corruption, says the justice system is 'broken' and compares his prosecution to U.S. President Donald Trump.
He calls prosecutors 'weaponized' and says they create non-crimes from routine politics, setting a precedent for Trump.
He also compares his case to Paul Manafort, calling the methods oppressive and the climate a constitutional crisis.

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Rod Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois who spent a decade in prison for corruption, says the justice system is 'broken' and compares his prosecution to U.S. President Donald Trump.
He calls prosecutors 'weaponized' and says they create non-crimes from routine politics, setting a precedent for Trump.
He also compares his case to Paul Manafort, calling the methods oppressive and the climate a constitutional crisis.