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Trump backs Clemens’ Hall of Fame bid, rejecting banned-substance allegations tied to MLB’s steroid era

December 7, 2025

Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens has received support from Donald Trump for his Hall of Fame candidacy, despite ongoing controversies surrounding his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs during the baseball steroid era. Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, last played in 2007 and faced legal challenges regarding his drug use claims, which he has consistently denied.

Trump backs Clemens’ Hall of Fame bid, rejecting banned-substance allegations tied to MLB’s steroid era

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Roger Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards during his MLB career.
Clemens last pitched in a Major League Baseball game in 2007.
He was involved in a federal investigation regarding performance-enhancing drug use.
Clemens has testified before Congress denying the use of PEDs.
Donald Trump publicly supports Clemens' Hall of Fame bid.

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Trump backs Clemens’ Hall of Fame bid, rejecting banned-substance allegations tied to MLB’s steroid era

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Trump backs Clemens’ Hall of Fame bid, rejecting banned-substance allegations tied to MLB’s steroid era

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