Rod Blagojevich

Date of Birth: December 10, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Rod Blagojevich is an American politician who served as the 40th Governor of Illinois from 2003 until his impeachment, removal from office, and conviction on corruption charges in 2009. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Blagojevich pursued a career in law before entering politics. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2003 before becoming governor. His tenure as governor was marred by allegations of corruption, culminating in his arrest in December 2008. He was convicted on multiple corruption charges, including attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison but had his sentence commuted by President Donald Trump in February 2020. Since his release, he has maintained a media presence and engaged in various public speaking activities.

5 Interesting Facts about Rod Blagojevich

1. Rod Blagojevich is the first Illinois governor to be impeached and removed from office.

2. He is of Serbian descent and often highlighted his ethnic background during his political career.

3. Blagojevich has a law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law.

4. His wife, Patti Blagojevich, appeared on the reality TV show “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” to help support their family financially during his trial.

5. Blagojevich attempted to launch a career as an Elvis Presley impersonator during his early years.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rod Blagojevich

1. “I’ve got this thing and it’s f*cking golden. I’m just not giving it up for f*cking nothing.”

2. “I am not guilty. I did nothing wrong.”

3. “I believe I’m more than innocent. I’m actually innocent.”

4. “You can always get back on your feet, no matter how deep the fall.”

5. “I am a big believer in second chances.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Rod Blagojevich’s net worth was estimated to be around $200,000, although this significantly decreased following his legal troubles and imprisonment.