Diddy requested Donald Trump for a pardon after his conviction on prostitution fees however the former president supplied no dedication.

Trump Confirms Combs Reached Out

Sean Combs requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump after being sentenced to 4 years in federal jail for prostitution-related fees, however the former president declined to commit.

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump acknowledged the Hip-Hop mogul’s request.

“A lot of people have asked me for pardons. I call him Puff Daddy. He has asked me for a pardon,” Trump mentioned.

Combs, 55, was convicted on two federal counts of transporting people throughout state strains for prostitution. He started serving his sentence instantly following the ruling on Friday.

Trump’s History With Combs May Complicate Pardon

Trump’s response to the pardon request has been imprecise. In a Newsmax interview from August, he mentioned, “Well, he was essentially, I guess, sort of half innocent. Probably. I was very friendly with him, but when I ran for office, he was very hostile, and it’s hard. So, I don’t know, it’s more difficult.”

That remark suggests Trump could also be weighing private historical past with Combs as a part of his choice. During Trump’s presidency, Combs was publicly important of the administration, which may have an effect on the previous president’s willingness to grant clemency.

No Decision Yet On Combs Or Maxwell

Trump has not introduced any remaining choice concerning Combs’ request. The topic of pardons got here up once more when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins requested Trump if he would contemplate granting clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell, who’s serving time for sex trafficking minors tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

“I’d have to take a look at it,” Trump mentioned. “I wouldn’t consider it or not consider it. I don’t know anything about it. I will speak to the DOJ.”

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to listen to Maxwell’s attraction on Monday.

Combs Begins Four-Year Sentence

Combs’ sentencing on Friday marked a major authorized second for the music govt. As of now, there isn’t a indication from Trump that he plans to maneuver ahead with a pardon for Combs or Maxwell.

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