Trump Advocates for Clemens' Hall of Fame Induction Amid Controversy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for ex-MLB pitcher Roger Clemens to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, despite past performance-enhancing drug allegations. Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, is among eight nominees for the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee ballot.

On Saturday, former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for Roger Clemens' induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Clemens, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and seven-time Cy Young Award winner, has been embroiled in performance-enhancing drug allegations.

Trump's comments came just a day before the hall is set to reveal its new inductees, selected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee. This committee evaluates players who are no longer eligible for election by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Clemens, along with seven other nominees, awaits the committee's decision.

While Clemens previously faced federal charges of lying to Congress about drug use, he was acquitted in 2012. Trump's endorsement mirrors past recommendations, such as his earlier appeal for Pete Rose's induction despite bans related to gambling.

(With inputs from agencies.)