Trump Eyes Pardon for Diddy: A Twist in the Tale?

PARDON GATE: Trump Considers Letting Diddy Off the Hook, But 50 Cent Has a Few Words for Him

In a shocking turn of events, Donald Trump is "seriously considering" a pardon for Sean "Diddy" Combs, the disgraced rap mogul who's been making headlines with his prostitution charges in Brooklyn. According to sources close to the Oval Office, Trump has been mulling over the idea of granting clemency to Diddy, and it's no longer just a whisper - it's a full-blown rumor with legs.

The 55-year-old mogul was acquitted on three of his most serious charges, but he's still facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. But Trump, ever the master of controversy, may be about to throw a curveball into the mix. Insiders are telling us that Diddy's pardon is no longer just "another Trump weave" - it's an actual possibility.

This development comes as a surprise to many, given that Diddy has been a vocal critic of Trump in the past. But sources close to the White House tell The Scholarly Note that Trump has been known to be swayed by those who've shown him kindness and respect over the years. And it's clear that he values loyalty above all else.

Diddy's lawyer, John Koufos, recently met with Trump's pardon "tsar" Alice Marie Johnson and pardon attorney Ed Martin to discuss the case. Koufos has been a vocal critic of what he sees as overzealous prosecution in the case, and he believes that Diddy's sentence could be mitigated if Trump intervenes.

"This is a classic example of how our system can go awry when prosecutors get carried away with their power," Koufos told The Scholarly Note. "Diddy was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution - not sex trafficking, which would have carried a much harsher sentence. It's time for the President to step in and show some compassion."

But not everyone is convinced that Trump will grant Diddy a pardon. 50 Cent, a longtime rival of Diddy's, has been posting about the case on Instagram and urging Trump not to interfere.

"He said some really bad things about me, it's not okay," 50 Cent wrote in one post. "I'm gonna reach out to him so he knows how I feel about this guy." Another post read: "Donald doesn't take well to disrespect, and doesn't forget who chooses to go against him. While working tirelessly to make America great again there is no room for distraction."

And it seems that 50 Cent's words may have some weight with Trump. After all, the President has a history of getting revenge on those who've wronged him in the past.

But will Diddy get off scot-free? Only time will tell. One thing's for sure - if Trump does grant him a pardon, it'll be one of the most talked-about moves of his presidency yet.

As for Trump himself, he's been tight-lipped about the whole situation. But in May, he hinted that he was open to the idea of granting Diddy clemency.

"I know people are thinking about it," Trump said in a press conference at the Oval Office. "I think some people have been very close to asking. First of all, I'd look at what's happening. And I haven't been watching it too closely, although it's certainly getting a lot of coverage."

Trump continued: "I haven't seen him, I haven't spoken to him in years. He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics he sort of... that relationship busted up from what I read. I don't know. He didn't tell me that, but I'd read some nasty statements in the paper all of a sudden."

But despite his coy demeanor, insiders tell us that Trump is dead serious about granting Diddy a pardon - and it's only a matter of time before he makes his move.

UPDATE: Sources close to the White House have revealed that Alice Marie Johnson, Trump's pardon "tsar," has been secretly meeting with Diddy's team to discuss the possibility of clemency. Meanwhile, 50 Cent has continued to post about the case on Instagram, urging Trump not to interfere.

As the clock ticks down until October 3 - when Diddy is set to receive his sentencing - all eyes are on the Oval Office. Will Trump grant him a pardon, or will he let justice take its course? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - this is one drama that's far from over!