Storyline
Trump second-term pardon wave and Pete Rose clemency push 2026
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FIRST ENTRY NOV 09
NOV 09 · Day 1
Trump renews call for Pete Rose pardon
Pete Rose was placed on MLB's lifetime ban list in 1989 for gambling.
The Cincinnati Reds inducted Pete Rose into their hall of fame in 2016 and retired his No. 14.
Trump said Pete Rose was mistreated.
NOV 09 · Day 1
Trump says he plans tremendous numbers of pardons in second half of term
When asked if his defense of Jan. 6 pardons applied even to those who attacked police, Trump said there was some that got rough but they were rough to them too.
Trump made these remarks during a '60 Minutes' interview that aired on Sunday.
Trump said about 1,500 people were to be pardoned for Jan. 6 related offenses.