I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Rowdy Roddy got the pardon because he helped Trump make a discounted deal for Trump Tower in Chicago. Ground was broken in 2005 but the planning groundwork starts years prior. Roddy was Illinois rep of the 5th district (Chicago) until 2003 then became governor from 2003-2009. Being from Chicago, in a high government office, and convicted of felony corruption means it's not much of a stretch to tie it together. I'll take my time fool hat off now.