Trump To Pardon Who?
President Donald Trump has once again criticized Major League Baseball (MLB) for refusing to induct Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader, into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Trump, who has been a vocal supporter of Rose’s candidacy, shared his frustration on social media, expressing that MLB failed to show the courage and decency to honor one of the sport’s greatest players. He emphasized that Rose, despite being a better player than many Hall of Fame inductees, passed away without receiving the recognition he deserved.
Pete Rose, who died in September at the age of 83, was banned from baseball in 1989 after it was revealed he had bet on games. This ban, enforced by MLB Commissioner Bart Giamatti, led to a rule that any player banned from the sport would be ineligible for the Hall of Fame. However, Trump pointed out that Rose’s accomplishments, including a record 4,256 career hits, are unparalleled, and he should be honored for his remarkable achievements.
Trump announced that he plans to issue a full pardon for Rose in the coming weeks, explaining that while Rose made a mistake by betting on baseball, he never placed bets against his own team. Trump reiterated that Rose’s status as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history, with more hits and victories than anyone else, should make him deserving of Hall of Fame recognition.
This isn’t the first time Trump has publicly called for Rose’s induction. Even before Rose’s death, Trump voiced his belief that the baseball icon should be honored for his incredible contributions to the game. Trump’s message is one of fairness, urging MLB to correct this injustice, even if it’s long overdue, and suggesting that baseball, which is struggling to maintain its popularity, should act to preserve its history by inducting Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame.
Trump’s stance on Rose resonates with many conservatives who value fairness and the honoring of true American legends. With Rose’s record-setting career and undeniable legacy, many continue to support calls for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
