Former President Donald Trump has given full apology Rod plagogevichThe former democratic governor of Illinois. Blagogevich was convicted in 2011 on several corruption charges, including trying to sell the US Senate seat empty Barack Obama Following his 2008 presidential election. Following Trump’s 14 -year prison sentence in 2020, he led to his release after eight years.
Obama Link: Senate Seat Corruption
In December 2008, after Barack Obama was elected president, his Illinois Senate seat was empty. As the governor, Blacogevich had the power to appoint a heir. However, federal investigators monitored the Blacogevic and recorded conversations in which he discussed the implementation of the appointment of personal gain. He was popularly referred to as “f *** ing Golden” and emphasized its value. Prosecutors have accused Blackogevich of bribery, political aid or high position in exchange for the appointment.
Although Obama and his group were not embroiled in this corruption, the situation showed a shadow in the early days of his administration. Internal inquiries have not received any evidence for improper discussions between Obama’s staff and Blackogevic.
Trump’s involvement: From reality TV to president’s hardship
Blackogevich’s relationship with Trump is his 2010 appearance “The” The famous training“A reality television show hosted by Trump. Although Blagogevich was eliminated at the beginning of the competition, the link appeared several years later. In 2020, Trump changed the punishment of Blacogejavich and described it as being an excessive and unfair. At the time, Trump said,” I ” , “I saw him.” He was set up by a lot of bad men and some of the same people I had to deal with. ”
When he was released, Blacogevich expressed his deep gratitude to Trump, referring to himself as a “Trumpograd”. He retained his innocence and insisted that he was the victim of a politicalized justice system.
A state that has been distorted by political corruption
Illinois has the worst history of political corruption. The fourth Illinois governor of the fourth Illinois, who served in prison, joined the pioneers Otto Kerner, Don Walker and George Ryan. The system of corruption has affected the state for decades, which affects the government.
Controversy around the pardon
Trump’s decision to forgive Blacogevich has revealed mixed reactions. Supporters argue that the former governor’s punishment is fierce compared to similar cases. Critics argue that the efforts to fight political corruption are undermined and that it may provoke non -ethical behavior among public authorities.
Legal experts insist that a president is not equal to the release of apology; It eliminates legal penalties associated with a penalty. The malfunction of Blacogevich and Illinois Senate was not affected by the pardon of the state office he owns.
As the Blackogevich resumes public life, the debate continues on the impacts of his pardon and its impact on the impact of the Illinois and the feelings of justice and political accountability beyond it.
