Trump Calls for Pete Rose’s Induction into Baseball Hall of Fame, Offers Full Pardon
Former US President Donald Trump has reignited the debate over Pete Rose’s eligibility for the Baseball Hall of Fame, calling for the legendary player’s induction and offering a full pardon.
Rose, nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” held the record for most hits in MLB history with 4,256 hits. However, his career was marred by a permanent ban from American baseball in 1989 for gambling on games as a manager for the Cincinnati Reds.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express his support for Rose’s induction, stating, “Baseball, which is dying all over the place, should get off its fat, lazy ass, and elect Pete Rose, even though far too late, into the Baseball Hall of Fame!”
Rose had denied gambling on baseball for years but admitted to betting on Reds games in 2004. He maintained that he only bet on his team to win, never to lose.
The Baseball Hall of Fame voted to exclude players on the permanent ban list in 1991, effectively barring Rose from induction. Trump’s call for Rose’s induction and pardon has sparked renewed debate about the legendary player’s legacy.
Pete Rose’s Career Highlights:
– Most Hits in MLB History: 4,256 hits
– Permanent Ban: Banned from American baseball in 1989 for gambling on games
– Admission of Guilt: Admitted to betting on Reds games in 2004
– Prison Time: Spent five months in prison for tax evasion in 1990-1991
