Reports indicate that President Donald Trump is “seriously considering” a presidential pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs ahead of his October 3, 2025, sentencing, following a partial conviction in a high-profile federal trial.
Combs was found guilty on July 2, 2025, of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, facing up to 10 years in prison, but was acquitted of more severe charges like sex trafficking and racketeering. Currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Combs has been denied bail multiple times, with his latest $50 million bond request pending.
Trump’s consideration of a pardon, first floated in May 2025, is reportedly driven by his belief that Combs was “unfairly targeted” by federal prosecutors, particularly after the firing of lead prosecutor Maurene Comey, and as a distraction from the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. Sources suggest the pardon discussions have evolved from casual to actionable, though no final decision is confirmed until Trump signs it. The possibility stems from Trump’s past friendship with Combs, which soured when Combs criticized Trump during his political career.
However, the potential pardon has sparked widespread backlash, with many viewing it as an inappropriate use of executive power given the serious nature of Combs’ charges. Rapper 50 Cent, a longtime Combs rival, publicly vowed to dissuade Trump, citing Combs’ past disrespectful remarks about the president. Critics argue that pardoning Combs would undermine justice, especially after trial evidence revealed details of drug-fueled “freak off” sessions and violence, including footage of Combs assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. Most reactions remain negative, with public and media scrutiny intensifying over Trump’s pattern of considering clemency for high-profile figures like Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell, and others.
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