Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich expressed his gratitude towards President Donald Trump for pardoning him after spending nearly eight years in prison on corruption charges. Blagojevich was convicted for attempting to sell or trade former President Barack Obama's former Senate seat, among other offenses. Trump commuted his sentence five years ago and granted him a full pardon on Monday.
In an interview, Blagojevich shared his appreciation for President Trump's actions, stating that he and his family are profoundly grateful for the pardon. He described his warm affection for Trump, highlighting the president's kindness towards him. Blagojevich also discussed his phone call with Trump regarding the pardon and reflected on their relationship, which began when he appeared on Trump's reality TV show, 'The Celebrity Apprentice.'
