Trump Commutes Sentence Of Former IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Trump Commutes Sentence Of Former IL Gov. Rod Blagojevich

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The transcript discusses former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was granted clemency by President Trump after serving eight years of a 14-year sentence for political corruption. Blagojevich, a Democrat, was convicted in 2011 for attempting to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat. He also appeared on Trump's Celebrity Apprentice. Trump's decision to commute Blagojevich's sentence faced opposition from Republicans. Additionally, Trump pardoned Bernie Kerik and Edward Debartolo Jr. for tax and gambling fraud, respectively.

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What was the political affiliation of Rod Blagojevich?

Democrat

Independent

Republican

Libertarian

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For what crime was Rod Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years in prison?

Political corruption

Bribery

Gambling fraud

Tax fraud

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On which reality TV show did Rod Blagojevich appear?

Big Brother

Celebrity Apprentice

Survivor

The Apprentice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which former New York Police Department Commissioner was pardoned by Trump?

Edward Debartolo Jr.

Bernie Kerik

Rudy Giuliani

Ray Kelly

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What was Edward Debartolo Jr. convicted of?

Tax fraud

Gambling fraud

Political corruption

Bribery