Trump pushes for Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
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On Saturday, former President Donald Trump advocated for the induction of ex-MLB pitcher Roger Clemens into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Trump took to his Truth Social platform to call on the Hall of Fame Committee, which includes distinguished owners, executives, writers, and Hall of Famers, urging them to recognize Clemens, famously known as “The Rocket,” as one of baseball’s all-time greats. Trump highlighted Clemens’ impressive career, which boasts 354 victories, an unmatched seven Cy Young Awards, and participation in six World Series, two of which he won.

Roger Clemens, who enjoyed a two-decade-long career with teams such as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, was acquitted in 2012 of federal charges. These charges alleged that he lied to Congress in 2008 about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, as reported by Reuters.

FILE – Former New York Yankees’ Roger Clemens (22) throws ahead of the Yankees Old-Timers’ Day ceremony before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, file)

Trump emphasized that Clemens is the only pitcher with over 300 wins not in the Hall of Fame, calling it a “total travesty.” He argued that mere speculation and unproven claims are the reasons for Clemens’ exclusion, noting that Clemens never failed a drug test. Trump pointed out that during a criminal case pursued by the Obama-era Department of Justice, Clemens, who has consistently denied using steroids, was fully acquitted of all allegations.

Trump is well-known for frequently sharing his perspectives on various sports, including both baseball and football.

Last month, the White House confirmed that Trump had pardoned former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry, who in the 1990s was convicted of tax evasion.

“President Trump has approved a pardon for Darryl Strawberry, three-time World Series champion and eight-time MLB All-Star,” a White House official told The Hill. “Mr. Strawberry served time and paid back taxes after pleading guilty to one count of tax evasion.”

He also led the push for the MLB to reinstate Pete Rose, clearing the way for his possible induction into the Hall of Fame. Trump said he would posthumously pardon the outfielder, who received a lifetime ban from baseball after a probe discovered that he was betting on games.

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