Former President Donald Trump has signaled he may be open to pardoning rapper Diddy Combs if he believes the music mogul has been treated unfairly during his federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said, “I would certainly look at the facts,” when asked if he would consider a pardon for Combs, who pleaded not guilty last year to multiple charges, including leading a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, forced labor, and bribery.
Trump said he hasn’t followed the case closely and hasn’t been in contact with Combs “in years.” He recalled their past friendship, which reportedly cooled after Trump entered politics, saying, “He used to really like me... but I read some not-so-nice things later.”
Trump emphasized that his decision wouldn’t be based on personal feelings, stating, “Whether they like me or don’t like me wouldn’t have any impact.”
Fox News’s Peter Doocy pointed out that Trump once referred to Diddy as a "good friend" on The Apprentice, adding another layer to the renewed public interest.
The possibility of a pardon gained traction earlier this month when Suge Knight, the former Death Row Records CEO, suggested Trump could intervene on Combs’ behalf.
In his second term, Trump has already issued hundreds of pardons—including for January 6 defendants and reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley—drawing both praise and criticism for his aggressive use of clemency powers.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ