The president said the former Illinois governor had already served "a long time" in prison.

Disgraced politician among 11 people to be pardoned or have their sentences commuted

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he's commuted the prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

President Trump on Tuesday said he had granted clemency to Rod Blagojevich (D), the disgrace...

Onetime ‘junk bond king’ served nearly two years for securities-law violations; former Illinois governor was midway through 14-year sentence for corruption

Former Illinois governor was serving 14 years for corruption; President also pardons financier Michael Milken and former NYPD commissioner Bernie Kerik

Trump had been publicly mulling over commuting Blagojevich's sentencing, as the disgraced governor's wife made appeals to the president via Fox News.

Trump had been publicly mulling over commuting Blagojevich's sentencing, as the disgraced governor's wife made appeals to the president via Fox News.

President Donald Trump is reportedly poised to commute the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich has been in federal prison for eight years after being convicted on corruption charges linked to an effort to sell off Barack Obama's vaca…

President Donald Trump is expected to commute the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, multiple senior level sources tell ABC News.

Trump says he's commuted the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich ABC News Trump commutes Blagojevich's sentence and grants clemency to 10 others CNN Trump commutes sentence of ex-Gov. Blagojevich, pardons Kerik Fox News Column: In Donald Trump’s …

President Trump told reporters he’s considering to commute the sentence of Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

The wife of imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) reacted to reports that President Trump is considering a presidential pardon for him.

President Trump says he's considering commuting the prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, sent to jail for 14 years on corruption charges.

President Trump told reporters he’s considering to commute the sentence of Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Stewart was prosecuted by James Comey in 2004 after being convicted of obstructing justice and lying to federal investigators, while disgraced Illinois Governor Blagojevich was found guilty of corruption in 2011.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich got a new lifeline on Thursday when President Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning or commuting his sentence on his federal corruption conviction.

For B-list celebrity felons, the Trump presidency is shaping up as a golden era, with forgiveness in the air and, more to the point, pardons and commutations suddenly and unexpectedly on the table.

For B-list celebrity felons, the Trump presidency is shaping up as a golden era, with forgiveness in the air and, more to the point, pardons and commutations suddenly and unexpectedly on the table.

Mr. Blagojevich, a former governor, was convicted of corruption, accused of trying to sell or trade the Senate seat of Barack Obama when he vacated it for the White House.

Disgraced politician Rod Blagojevich was convicted in 2011 of bribery and attempted extortion for trying to sell access to his office for campaign cash or a high-paying job in the private sector.

The president’s potential choices for pardon and commutation have very particular links to his former and current life.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he's considering commuting the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of corruption, and pardoning lifestyle entrepreneur Martha Stewart, who served a stint in federal prison …

The president focused on cases where he argued the justice system has unfairly targeted celebrities. All three cases were tied to prosecutors who have become nemeses of Mr. Trump.

As it happens, both the TV host and the former Illinois governor have connections to The Apprentice.

I’m so furious at Rod Blagojevich right now. To bed I go.

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

and see you one, Rod Blagojevich! https://t.co/yLtmKvfk1P

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

RT @Rom6233: @KatieJ04560306 @DonLueders @IamBrookJackson No doubt, former Chicago Governor says it is a time honored tradition... https://…

Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jesse jive ass Jackson. Remember when his son tried to buy a senate appointment from Rod Blagojevich the jailed governor of Illinois? "Reverend Jesse Jackson and his son, Jesse Jackson Jr., are asking President Donald Trump to release Rod Blagojevich." https://t.co/2NS6GuclHT

Judge James Zagel had what many colleagues described as a "model" legal career marked by a tremendous dedication to fairness and involving some of the most prominent federal cases in Illinois, including the trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. https://t.co/mY8sLSrbYR

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

RT @Rom6233: @KatieJ04560306 @DonLueders @IamBrookJackson No doubt, former Chicago Governor says it is a time honored tradition... https://…

RT @RogerJStoneJr: @realBlagojevich did not sell Obama's Senate seat. He simply refused to appoint Valerie Jarrett to the seat as Obama dem…

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

US District Judge James Zagel, who presided over some of Chicago's most high-profile trials, died over the weekend at age 82. https://t.co/TvDUeNjUXG

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

RT @renato_mariotti: “I caused it all. I’m not blaming anyone. I was the Governor, and I should have known better. I am just so incredib…

RT @jmetr22b: ///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say.…

RT @jmetr22b: ///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say.…

RT @jmetr22b: ///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say.…

RT @jmetr22b: ///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say.…

RT @newsnance: BREAKING: Judge James Zagel has died at 82. US Dist Court says after a long illness. He oversaw trials of ex-Gov Rod Blagoje…

RT @jmetr22b: ///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say.…

RT @jmetr22b: ///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say.…

RT @newsnance: BREAKING: Judge James Zagel has died at 82. US Dist Court says after a long illness. He oversaw trials of ex-Gov Rod Blagoje…

RT @jmetr22b: ///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say.…

RT @jmetr22b: ///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say.…

///BREAKING/// Longtime U.S. District Court Judge James Zagel has died at age 82 after a long illness, court officials say. Smart and seemingly unflappable, Zagel presided over some of Chicago’s biggest trials, including ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Family Secrets mob case https://t.co/GEwfR3IA9k

BREAKING: Judge James Zagel has died at 82. US Dist Court says after a long illness. He oversaw trials of ex-Gov Rod Blagojevich @WBBMNewsradio

Rod Blagojevich made a vid for Campaign Trail Moderators LOL https://t.co/GpdoL0U0qo

RT @ItsAstronomics: Did I stutter when I asked "why tf did no one tell me Rod Blagojevich did a video for Campaign Trail modmakers" https:…

Did I stutter when I asked "why tf did no one tell me Rod Blagojevich did a video for Campaign Trail modmakers" https://t.co/e96OAmiucR https://t.co/1mbNTTxjiv

why tf did no one tell me Rod Blagojevich did a video for Campaign Trail modmakers

RT @RogerJStoneJr: @realBlagojevich did not sell Obama's Senate seat. He simply refused to appoint Valerie Jarrett to the seat as Obama dem…

RT @guardianogeloso: George Santos has a 7% approval rating- why hasn’t he been expelled yet? Imagine if Rod Blagojevich had fabricated hi…

Donald Trump is the GOP's Rod Blagojevich. https://t.co/Rj4AjBFXOe

i shoulda known the pastor at my old church wasn’t shit when he kept bringing rod blagojevich on stage lmfao

RT @guardianogeloso: George Santos has a 7% approval rating- why hasn’t he been expelled yet? Imagine if Rod Blagojevich had fabricated hi…

RT @dadank1: @jeffmyoung1 @KurtSchlichter Isn't that the dude that said he would lock people up and not only didn't but he commuted the sen…