Donald Trump Rejects Sean 'Diddy' Combs Pardon: No Clemency in 2026
President Donald Trump officially denies the pardon request from Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a 2026 NYT interview. Learn about the legal context and the President's decision.
He reached out for a lifeline, but the answer was a firm no. President Donald Trump has stated he doesn't plan to issue a pardon to hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who is currently serving a four-year prison sentence.
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In an interview with The New York Times published this Thursday, Trump confirmed that the 56-year-old music star had sent him a letter personally requesting clemency. Despite their past social acquaintance, the President told reporters during the Wednesday sit-down that he isn't inclined to grant the request.
According to AFP, the refusal extends beyond the music industry. Trump also mentioned he doesn't plan to pardon other high-profile figures, including the deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. This stance signals a selective and cautious approach to his presidential pardon powers in the early days of 2026.
The Charges Behind the Sentence
Combs was convicted in July 2025 on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. While a jury acquitted him of the most severe charges—sex trafficking and racketeering—the resulting conviction has kept him behind bars. Critics have speculated that Combs didn't offer enough political or financial leverage to warrant a controversial executive intervention.
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