TRUMP MAY PARDON DIDDY BEFORE SENTENCING

Reports indicate that Combs’ associates have been quietly lobbying Trump administration officials since November 2024, attempting to lay the groundwork for a potential pardon. These efforts involve reminding Trump’s team of the long-standing relationship between the two moguls, including Trump’s past endorsements of Combs’ character. However, no formal pardon request has been made, and Trump himself has not confirmed awareness of these discussions.

On the other hand, rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, a longtime rival of Combs, has publicly opposed the idea of a pardon. In now-deleted Instagram posts from June 2025, 50 Cent claimed Combs had made disparaging remarks about Trump, urging the president not to grant clemency. “Donald doesn’t take well to disrespect,” he wrote, signaling his intent to influence Trump against a pardon. 50 Cent, who is co-producing a Netflix docuseries on Combs’ allegations, has been vocal about his disapproval throughout the trial.

Public and Political Reactions

The prospect of a Combs pardon has divided opinions. Supporters of Combs argue that a pardon could address potential miscarriages of justice, with his defense team claiming the case infringes on his private life. Critics, however, view a potential pardon as a misuse of executive power, especially given the serious nature of the charges. Social media platforms, like Reddit’s r/Fauxmoi, have seen heated debates, with some users speculating that Trump’s openness to a pardon reflects favoritism toward those who “like him” or could offer political or financial benefits. Others have pointed to Trump’s history of pardoning controversial figures as evidence of a pattern.

Suge Knight, the imprisoned former CEO of Death Row Records, predicted in May 2025 that Trump would pardon Combs, citing Trump’s past clemency for music executive Michael Harris. Knight’s comments, made during a NewsNation interview, added fuel to the speculation, though they remain speculative.

What’s Next?

As Combs awaits sentencing, the possibility of a presidential pardon remains uncertain. Trump’s comments suggest he would consider clemency if he believes Combs was “mistreated,” but his decision could hinge on political calculations, public backlash, and the influence of figures like 50 Cent. For now, the music mogul’s fate rests in the hands of the judicial system—and potentially the president’s pen.

The case continues to captivate the public, blending celebrity, power, and politics in a way that only a figure like Trump can amplify. Whether he will extend his pardon spree to include Combs remains to be seen, but the mere suggestion has already cemented this story as a flashpoint in his second term.