Trump refuses to pardon Diddy: Rap mogul asked for mercy in letter.
US President Donald Trump currently does not want to pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs despite his personal request, citing the rapper’s previous public hostility towards him.
Trump confirms Diddy letter – but no mercy
In an interview with the New York Times, Trump said that Diddy had asked him for a pardon “through a letter.” Despite numerous pardons in his second term, the US head of state is currently ruling out an early release of the music mogul, citing his previous public attacks against him.
Sentenced to 50 months in prison
Sean Combs was sentenced in July 2025 to 50 months in federal prison. The jury found him guilty under the Mann Act for flying women and male sex workers across state lines to perform sexual acts. More serious allegations such as sex trafficking or extortion were discussed, but did not play a role in this verdict. C
Diddy’s calling and political background
Combs is currently appealing the verdict and attempting to have his sentence overturned in a higher court. Trump’s reference to Diddy’s previous “very hostile” attitude during his first term in office gives the case an additional political dimension that goes beyond the pure criminal process.