President Donald Trump announced his intent to pardon Pete Rose, the late baseball great and all-time hits leader, who was banned from Major League Baseball for betting on games. Trump acknowledged Rose's actions, suggesting he only wagered on his own team to win, which he argued set Rose apart from other gambling violations. He intends to finalize the pardon in the coming weeks without addressing Rose's unrelated tax case. Rose's ban from MLB began in 1989, and he was also prevented from Hall of Fame consideration due to infraction rules.
"Trump stated that Pete Rose shouldn't have been gambling on baseball, noting that he only bet on his own team's victories, suggesting a distinction in intent."
"The president made clear he would issue a full pardon for Rose over the next few weeks, emphasizing his belief in Rose's character despite past infractions."
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