Trump Says He Is Not Considering a Pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs

President Donald Trump has said he is not considering a presidential pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs, shutting down speculation that the imprisoned music mogul could receive clemency from the White House, as reported by TMZ.

Trump made the remarks in an interview with The New York Times, confirming that he received a letter from Combs seeking a pardon but has no plans to grant the request.

According to the report, Trump told the outlet he was not considering a pardon, effectively ending months of speculation surrounding Combs’ legal future.

Combs is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence following his conviction on two prostitution-related charges. He has been incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey.

The sentence was handed down in October 2025.

The issue of a potential pardon had circulated for months, fueled in part by claims attributed to Combs himself.

In November, Combs was reportedly telling fellow inmates at FCI Fort Dix that he expected to receive a presidential pardon from Trump early in 2026.

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Those claims gained traction after it became public that his legal team had been actively seeking executive clemency.

Shortly after Combs was sentenced in October 2025, his attorneys reportedly contacted a high-ranking White House official who had direct access to the President.

The outreach was aimed at discussing either a commutation of Combs’ sentence or a full pardon. Within days of that contact, Trump publicly acknowledged that he was aware of Combs’ request for clemency.

At the time, sources familiar with the situation said Trump was “vacillating” on the possibility of a commutation.

That uncertainty appears to have ended with Trump’s latest comments, which indicate a clear decision not to intervene on Combs’ behalf.

The White House has not issued a formal statement beyond Trump’s remarks to The New York Times, but the President’s comments strongly suggest that no clemency action is forthcoming.

Trump’s position marks a significant setback for Combs, whose hopes for early release had been tied closely to the belief that presidential intervention was still on the table.

Representatives for Combs were contacted for comment following Trump’s statement. His camp declined to comment on the matter.

With Trump now stating he is not considering a pardon, Combs is expected to continue serving his sentence as imposed.

The decision has put an end to widespread speculation surrounding the case and clarifies the administration’s stance on the high-profile request for clemency.

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