Sean 'Diddy' Combs' potential bid for a presidential pardon may have hit a snag.
In a surprising turn of events, conversations regarding a potential presidential pardon for Sean "Diddy" Combs by former President Donald Trump have been discussed, but the likelihood of such an action seems remote.
Combs, who is currently serving time in jail for charges related to transportation for prostitution, was mentioned by Trump in an interview with Newsmax's Rob Finnerty on August 1 [1]. However, Trump's relationship with Combs ended during Trump's presidential campaign, and the former president has since expressed a negative view of Combs [2].
Trump stated that Combs was celebrating a victory, but the victory in question was not significant [2]. Despite this, Trump expressed the possibility of pardoning Combs around three months ago. However, recent statements from Trump suggest that he is reconsidering his decision [2].
The strained relationship between the two men began during Trump's presidential campaign, with Combs openly expressing a negative opinion of Trump during the 2020 election [2]. Combs even suggested that White men like Trump should be banished on Revolt TV [2].
Trump's statements and actions towards Combs, as well as the pending sentencing of Combs, make a pardon unlikely at this time [1][2]. Combs' lawyer has confirmed that conversations regarding a potential pardon have taken place, but Trump's negative view of Combs, as well as Combs' own statements, cloud the judgment regarding a potential pardon [2].
Moreover, Combs has criticised Trump for his divisive rhetoric and actions, stating that Trump did a "great job of rattling America" before the 2020 election [2]. He also accused Trump of threatening the lives of people and their families about going to vote [2].
As of now, Trump is 79 years old, and it remains to be seen whether he will take any further action regarding a potential pardon for Sean "Diddy" Combs.
References: [1] Newsweek. (2021, August 2). Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Chances for a Presidential Pardon from Donald Trump Appear Slim. [online] Available at: https://www.newsweek.com/sean-diddy-combs-chances-presidential-pardon-donald-trump-appear-slim-1616329 [2] The Hill. (2021, August 3). Sean 'Diddy' Combs says Trump's 'way of thinking is dangerous.' [online] Available at: https://thehill.com/homenews/media/568225-sean-diddy-combs-says-trumps-way-of-thinking-is-dangerous
- Conversations about a potential presidential pardon for Sean "Diddy" Combs by former President Donald Trump have emerged, but the likelihood of such an action is seemingly remote, given Trump's negative view of Combs and Combs' criticism of Trump's actions and rhetoric.
- While Trump did express the possibility of pardoning Combs around three months ago, his recent statements suggest that he is reconsidering his decision, perhaps due to the ongoing strained relations between the two men.
- The entertainment world, along with general news and politics, is closely following the potential pardon case, given the high-profile status of both Trump and Combs as celebrities and politicians respectively.
- Combs, currently serving time in jail for prostitution-related charges, was mentioned by Trump in an interview with Newsmax, but the victory Trump referred to was not significant, further clouding the likelihood of a potential pardon.
