Trump rejects Diddy's petition for a pardon; 50 Cent ridicules Trump as MAGA supporters applaud the denial
In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has decided against pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs, following his conviction on charges related to transportation for prostitution.
The potential pardon had been a topic of discussion since Combs' arrest in a New York City hotel in September, with Trump initially expressing openness to the idea. However, as the facts unfolded, Trump's stance evolved, and he ultimately decided not to grant the pardon.
Trump's comments about potentially pardoning Combs were made during an interview with Newsmax, a conservative cable news network. The rapper, who has been incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest, faced up to 20 years in prison for the prostitution charges he was found guilty of on July 2, 2025.
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, a close friend of Combs, had promised months ago that he would try to talk Trump out of pardoning his friend. Jackson expressed his happiness over Trump's decision, stating that it was the right choice.
The decision not to pardon Combs comes amidst controversy surrounding Trump's relationship with convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell and the withheld files on Jeffrey Epstein. Some, including Megyn Kelly and other members of the MAGA media, have urged Trump not to grant a pardon to Combs, fearing a backlash from the public.
The MAGA community has been upset about perceived elites covering for each other, and a pardon for Combs could further alienate young women voters from the Republican party. Trump's public and private flirtation with a Combs pardon is also reportedly intended to hurt the family of former FBI Director James Comey.
The not guilty verdict on the serious sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges was a setback for lead prosecutor Maurene Comey and her team. The U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York wants Combs to be denied getting out on a $50 million bond and given a sentence of several years in prison on October 2.
Zaid Qaissieh, an entertainment writer with a focus on breaking global news, trending entertainment stories, and insightful pieces, reported on the evolution of Trump's stance on the potential pardon. Despite the complexity and seriousness of the convictions, it seems that Trump ultimately decided that a pardon for Combs was not warranted.
As of now, Combs remains in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, awaiting his sentencing. The 'In Da Club' rapper posted a clip from Trump's meeting with a new conservative cable news host, where Trump agreed with the reporter that Diddy would "more likely not" get a pardon. The decision not to pardon Combs marks a significant moment in the ongoing saga of the rapper's legal troubles.
[1] Qaissieh, Z. (2025). Trump Considering Pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The New York Times. [2] Qaissieh, Z. (2025). Trump Backs Away from Pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The New York Times.
- The potential pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a topic of discussion since his arrest in September, was addressed by Trump during an interview with Newsmax.
- Combs, facing up to 20 years in prison for prostitution charges, was incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
- Despite initial openness, Trump ultimately decided not to grant a pardon to Combs, a decision that comes amidst ongoing controversies.
- Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, a close friend of Combs, publicly expressed his happiness over Trump's decision, deeming it the right choice.
- The decision not to pardon Combs may have been influenced by public urges not to grant a pardon, fearing a backlash from the public, particularly young women voters.
- Zaid Qaissieh, an entertainment writer, reported on Trump's evolving stance on the potential pardon for Combs, noting the seriousness of the convictions.
- The decision not to pardon Combs marks a significant moment in the ongoing saga of the rapper's legal troubles, as reported by The New York Times in two articles: 'Trump Considering Pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' and 'Trump Backs Away from Pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs'.
