Trump Denies Pardon to 'Half-Innocent' Diddy

SCANDAL ROCKS THE WHITE HOUSE: TRUMP'S SHOCKING DECISION ON DIDDY'S PARDON

In a stunning revelation, President Donald Trump has all but ruled out a pardon for embattled mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was convicted of transporting prostitutes for sex. But here's the twist - Trump seemed to be dangling the possibility of a pardon earlier this week, leaving many wondering what really went down behind closed doors.

According to sources close to the White House, Trump has been seriously considering granting clemency to Combs, but ultimately decided against it. When asked about the potential pardon, Trump made some... let's say, 'interesting' comments that have left everyone talking.

"Well, he was essentially, sort of, half-innocent," Trump said with a chuckle during an interview on Newsmax on Friday. "I don't know what they do that he's still in jail or something. He was celebrating a victory, but I guess it wasn't as good a victory."

So, what did Trump mean by "half-innocent"? Was he implying that Combs didn't quite deserve to be acquitted of sex-trafficking and racketeering charges? Or maybe he just didn't want to upset his fans in the hip-hop world?

It all began when Combs was convicted of two counts of transporting prostitutes for sex, but acquitted on three more serious charges. Despite the mixed verdict, Trump seemed to think that Combs had gotten off scot-free.

The president's comments have left many scratching their heads - especially given his long history with Combs. "I was very friendly with him," Trump claimed. "Get along great, seemed like a nice guy, didn't know him well."

But that all changed when Trump ran for office in 2016. Combs, who had been largely neutral during the campaign, ultimately endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 and made some... let's say, 'interesting' comments about Trump.

"He said if I won there would be a race war," Trump recalled with a frown. "And when I ran for office, he was very hostile."

So, why did Trump seemingly backpedal on the pardon? According to insiders, it all comes down to Combs' past behavior and statements about the president.

"I don't know, it makes it more difficult to do," Trump said with a shrug. "But when you knew someone and you were fine and then you run for office and he made some terrible statements..."

In other words, Trump just didn't want to grant clemency to someone who had publicly dissed him.

But here's the real kicker: Trump's pardon team has been actively discussing a potential reprieve for Combs. Sources close to the White House told TheScholarlyNote.com that the idea of a pardon was no longer just "another Trump weave" but had become an actionable event.

As Combs awaits his sentencing on October 3, many are left wondering: what's next? Will Trump suddenly change his mind and grant clemency after all?

One thing is for sure - this scandal has left the White House in a bit of a pickle. And we can't help but wonder what other secrets might be lurking behind closed doors.

In related news, Attorney John Koufos has weighed in on the potential pardon, suggesting that Trump's concerns about "overcriminalization" and "weaponization" of the justice system might play a role in his decision-making process.

"We've seen cases where people are charged with multiple offenses just to try and get them to plead out," Koufos said. "If you look at this case, it does seem like they overcharged Diddy."

And what about Trump's own experiences with the law? The president has long railed against what he calls the "weaponization" of the justice system - especially after being charged in the Georgia election interference case.

But will that sympathy translate to a pardon for Combs?

One thing is certain: this scandal has left everyone talking. Stay tuned for further updates as more information comes to light!