Trump Confirms Consideration of Pardon for Convicted Diddy Amid Federal Sentence
Washington, D.C. – October 7, 2025
President Donald Trump sparked widespread outrage today at the White House when he confirmed he is actively considering a presidential pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs, who recently received a federal prison sentence of over four years for prostitution-related charges. BSC reported the development just 30 minutes ago, highlighting Trump’s remarks during a press interaction where he acknowledged Combs’ legal team had reached out directly for clemency.
Combs, the hip-hop mogul and Bad Boy Records founder, was sentenced on October 3 to 50 months in prison after a federal jury convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, violating the Mann Act. The charges stemmed from allegations involving drug-fueled sexual performances with his ex-girlfriends, including singer Cassie Ventura. Although acquitted of more severe racketeering and sex trafficking counts that could have meant life imprisonment, the judge emphasized accountability for abuse against women, imposing the maximum $500,000 fine alongside the term.
Trump, reflecting on his past friendship with Combs, stated the rapper’s team had approached the administration, but past hostility—stemming from Combs’ criticisms during Trump’s political career—complicated the decision. “They have talked to me about Sean,” Trump said, leaving the door open while noting Combs was “half-innocent” based on the mixed verdict. This follows earlier White House deliberations on a full pardon before sentencing, which Trump had publicly entertained despite opposition from figures like 50 Cent.
The announcement drew sharp backlash from victims’ advocates and celebrities, who decried it as undermining justice for trafficking survivors. Combs’ lawyers, planning an appeal, argue the sentence oversteps the jury’s acquittals, but Trump’s intervention raises questions about executive overreach in high-profile cases. With Combs already credited for over a year served, a pardon could free him imminently, intensifying debates on presidential clemency powers.
