Trump says he would ‘look at the facts’ on pardoning Diddy
NEW YORK CITY, MAY 30 – President Trump said he would consider pardoning Sean Combs if convicted, emphasizing decisions would be based on facts amid ongoing federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
- President Donald Trump has indicated he would consider pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is on trial for federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, stating he would ‘look at the facts’ before making a decision.
- Combs, held without bail since September 2024, faces a potential life sentence if convicted of orchestrating non-consensual sexual activities.
- Trump emphasized that any pardon decision would be based solely on the facts of the case and not personal relationships.
- No formal request for a pardon has been made, although potential discussions behind the scenes have been acknowledged.
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When questioned, the U.S. president did not remove the idea, adding that he would "examine the facts." The rapper is currently appearing in New York, especially for trafficking for sexual exploitation purposes. He faces life imprisonment.

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