Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Diddy in Talks for Presidential Pardon: Trump's Potential Reprieve?

A presidential pardon has been talked of since the beginning of Combs' trial, and Trump even indicated in May that he was open to the idea

SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS' TEAM SEES RED IN WASHINGTON: A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON IS ON THE TABLE

In a stunning development, Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers have made the bold move of approaching the Trump administration to discuss a possible presidential pardon. The news has left many in the entertainment industry buzzing with excitement and concern.

According to Nicole Westmoreland, Diddy's lawyer, the conversations with the White House are indeed underway, but she refused to reveal any further details about the discussions. "We've reached out and had conversations regarding a potential pardon," she coyly revealed to CNN on Tuesday.

The 55-year-old rap mogul was found not-guilty of sex-trafficking and racketeering, but was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution

But why would Trump even consider granting Diddy a pardon? Sources close to the president say it's all about payback - or rather, pay-off. You see, Diddy has been acquitted of three serious charges, including sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, but still faces up to 10 years in prison for transportation of prostitution.

Trump, however, seems to think that Diddy is "essentially, sort of, half-innocent" - a rather...interesting assessment. The president even went so far as to say that Combs' acquittal on some charges means he's already done time for his sins. It's like Trump is trying to spin this into a win-win situation.

But let's get real here - this isn't about justice; it's about politics and favors. Trump has been at war with New York prosecutors since they dared to investigate him during his presidency. He even fired Geoffrey S. Berman, the Manhattan US attorney who pursued multiple investigations into Trump's conduct.

The president said Combs' acquittal on numerous sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges meant he was 'essentially, sort of, half innocent'

It seems that Diddy's team is hoping to capitalize on this bitter feud between Trump and the New York prosecutors. A source close to Deadline revealed that discussions about a pardon have gone from "just another Trump weave" to an actionable event.

Trump himself downplayed the rumors, saying nobody had asked for a pardon, but hinted that some people were thinking about it - or rather, asking him indirectly. When pressed on the matter, he even seemed to take a swipe at Diddy, suggesting their friendship had soured when he ran for politics.

"I haven't seen him in years," Trump said, "I don't know what happened, but I think his relationship with me busted up after I started running for president."

But we all know how this game is played. It's about who has the most influence and leverage - and right now, it seems that Diddy's team thinks they have a strong case to make.

So will Trump grant Diddy the pardon he so desperately needs? Well, as one source close to the president put it, "it's more likely a no" but you never know what might happen in the world of politics. After all, as we've seen time and time again, Trump is willing to do whatever it takes to get out of trouble.

As Diddy prepares for his sentencing on October 3, only one thing is certain - this drama is far from over. Stay tuned!