It appears that former U.S. President Donald Trump has not definitively decided on any pardon, what’s making headlines is his public openness to considering one.
Key Background
Sean “Diddy” Combs was recently convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in a New York federal court. He was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges.
At a May 30, 2025 White House press briefing, Trump stated that he has not been formally asked for a pardon but indicated that he would “certainly look at the facts” if someone were convicted, regardless of personal history.100 people are aware some are “thinking about it.”
Reports confirm no official pardon request has been made, but Trump’s remarks sparked speculation.
So: Is Trump considering a pardon for Diddy?
Yes, he has said he would consider a pardon—if asked and if the facts warrant it. But no formal application or action has been initiated by Combs or his legal team.
Trump has not indicated a firm intent to pardon—but he has not ruled it out. He stressed he’s not been following the case closely and implied he’d need to review evidence thoroughly.
Verdict: What to Know
Point Details
Current Status Trump has not issued or promised a pardon
Public Statement He’s open to considering one, depending on the facts
Official Request None confirmed at this time
Context Trump has pardoned high-profile individuals previously, including Jan. 6 defendants and selected celebrities
Final Thoughts
So when you ask whether Trump is considering pardoning Diddy—the answer is: he hasn’t ruled it out, and says he would if asked and convinced by the case. But as of now, no formal pardon process is underway.
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For broader context, inquiries into potential pardons for other high-profile figures like Ghislaine Maxwell are also drawing scrutiny, though no concrete steps have been taken publicly yet.
