President Donald Trump announced his intention to pardon baseball legend Pete Rose, who was banned for life from Major League Baseball for gambling. Trump criticized MLB for prohibiting Rose from the Hall of Fame despite his status as the all-time hit champion. Rose admitted to betting on games in 2004 but never against his own team. Trump stated that Rose should not have been gambling on baseball, but only bet on his team winning. He emphasized that Rose had the most hits in baseball history and won more games than anyone in sports history.
In 2017, the Philadelphia Phillies canceled a ceremony to honor Rose after allegations emerged of a sexual relationship he had in the 1970s with an underage girl. Rose claimed she was 16, the age of consent, at the time. Despite the controversies surrounding him, Rose’s achievements in baseball are significant. He spent most of his career with the Cincinnati Reds from 1963 to 1986, winning three World Series titles. Rose leads in various statistical categories in Major League Baseball, including hits, games played, at-bats, singles, and outs. Trump’s decision to pardon Rose reflects his belief in the player’s contributions to the sport and his desire to see him recognized for his accomplishments.
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