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Feb 2020
41m 15s

Rod Blagojevich: I am a political prison...

CNN
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President Trump this week commuted Rod Blagojevich's 14-year federal prison sentence. The former Illinois governor joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the president's decision that freed him from prison-but which was criticized by Democrats and Republicans. He also defends himself against prosecutors he calls "corrupt". Airdate: February 21, 2020To learn more a ... Show More
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