Trump says keeping Pete Rose out of Hall of Fame is a 'disservice'
Former President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that Pete Rose should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, calling his exclusion a 'disservice.' Trump previously announced on Truth Social that he would issue a posthumous pardon for Rose, who was banned for gambling on baseball games. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Rose from the ineligible list in 2025, citing broad support, including from Trump, as a factor in the decision.
- ▪Donald Trump stated that keeping Pete Rose out of the Hall of Fame is a 'disservice' to his legacy.
- ▪In March 2025, Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to issue a complete pardon for Pete Rose.
- ▪MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred removed Pete Rose from the ineligible list in May 2025, allowing for potential Hall of Fame consideration.
- ▪Manfred acknowledged that Trump's support was one of several factors influencing the decision to reconsider Rose's status.
- ▪Trump argued that Rose only bet on his own team to win and should be recognized for his record number of hits and career achievements.
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Sports Trump says keeping Pete Rose out of Hall of Fame is a 'disservice' Trump previously wrote on Truth Social he would sign a 'complete pardon' of Rose By Jackson Thompson Fox News Published May 1, 2026 3:47pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video A New Push To Get Pete Rose In The Hall Of Fame President Trump and the Rose family are asking Major League Baseball to honor the memory of the late Pete Rose. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance that Pete Rose should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday.
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