(GoRealNewsNow.com) – President Trump plans to restore justice for baseball legendary athlete Pete Rose through a posthumous pardon that could pave the way for his long-overdue Hall of Fame induction.
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The iconic player, who died at 83, was unfairly kept from baseball’s highest honor despite being the all-time hits leader.
Taking to social media, Trump announced his intention to issue “a complete PARDON of Pete Rose” in the coming weeks.
The President defended the baseball icon by clarifying that while Rose “shouldn’t have been gambling on baseball,” he “only bet on HIS TEAM WINNING.”
“He never betted against himself, or the other team. He had the most hits, by far, in baseball history, and won more games than anyone in sports history,” Trump added.
This distinction highlights that Rose never compromised his integrity by betting against his own team or purposely losing games.
Rose was banned from baseball for life in 1989 after an investigation found he bet on games involving the Cincinnati Reds from 1985-87 while serving as the team’s manager.
Despite his record-breaking career achievements, the Major League Baseball (MLB) player maintained this punishment for over thirty years, even after Rose’s death in September 2024.
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will pardon legendary baseball player Pete Rose in the "next few weeks."https://t.co/r728URmQrB pic.twitter.com/H1Bjh1gQtE
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Trump voiced his frustration with MLB for excluding Rose from the Hall of Fame, pointing to Rose’s unmatched statistical achievements.
With 4,256 hits, Rose remains baseball’s all-time hit king, a record many believe will never be broken.
He also holds records for games played, at-bats, singles, and outs during his illustrious career, which lasted from 1963 to 1986.
While MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is reviewing a petition from Rose’s family to remove him from the league’s ineligible list, Trump’s pardon would send a powerful message about forgiveness and proper recognition of American sports heroes.
Manfred met with Rose’s lawyer and eldest daughter in December, signaling some potential movement on this long-standing issue.
However, the MLB has historically dragged its feet, rejecting Rose’s reinstatement bid in 2015.
Moreover, Rose’s path to Hall of Fame eligibility remains complicated by a 1991 rule preventing those on baseball’s permanently ineligible list from appearing on the hall ballot.
Baseball investigator John Dowd noted that MLB is “not in the pardon business nor does it control admission to the HOF,” highlighting the bureaucratic roadblocks that have kept Rose out.
Trump’s pardon represents a bold stance against the sports establishment, which has denied Rose proper recognition despite his unparalleled accomplishments.
It reflects the President’s willingness to challenge unfair treatment and right historical wrongs, even when they conflict with entrenched institutional positions.
For many Americans who remember Rose’s contributions to baseball, Trump’s action represents long-awaited justice for a sports legend who has been unfairly villainized.
While Rose admittedly made mistakes, his punishment has far exceeded similar penalties for other sports figures.
Trump’s pardon could finally close this controversial chapter of baseball history with dignity and respect for Rose’s legacy.
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