The article discusses how Major League Baseball's recent decision to lift Pete Rose's lifetime ban coincides with Donald Trump's vocal support for Rose, particularly following the player's death. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's claim that Rose's death alone prompted the reversal is questioned in light of Trump's prior calls for Rose's Hall of Fame induction, his intention to offer a pardon, and a meeting between Trump and Manfred where the issue was discussed. The article suggests that Trump's influence may have played a significant role in this controversial decision.
To believe that pressure from Trump had nothing to do with Manfred's decision would require ignoring some awfully big coincidences.
Manfred claimed that Rose's death in September—and no other factor—is what prompted him to reverse course.
Trump posted on X: "The GREAT Pete Rose just died. He was one of the most magnificent baseball players ever to play the game."
In February, Trump announced that he was going to give Rose a full pardon.
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