Donald Trump’s team is in talks with Diddy’s legal squad about a possible pardon
Donald Trump is making headlines yet again, and this time it’s because he’s reportedly thinking about granting a pardon to none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs ahead of the mogul’s sentencing.
Diddy’s Lawyers Ask Judge To Release Him From Jail While Awaiting Sentencing In Latest Motion
According to TMZ, Trump’s team has been chatting with Diddy’s lawyers about the possibility of a pardon, and the move could all come down to what Judge Arun Subramanian decides about Diddy’s latest bail request.
Sources close to the situation told the outlet that Trump is “more than open” to giving Diddy a pardon. But he’s waiting to see if the judge approves bail first. If the judge allows Diddy to post bail, Trump might hold off on making any decisions until after sentencing. If the bail request gets denied, Trump’s people will reportedly “make a call right away.”
As previously reported in our coverage of Diddy’s legal battle, the music mogul was acquitted of the three biggest charges against him but convicted on two counts of violating the Mann Act. This federal law prohibits the interstate transport of prostitutes and isn’t usually charged by itself. Legal experts believe if Diddy’s case had only been about the Mann Act, it might not have even been filed.
Trump reportedly feels Diddy was targeted like he’s been in the past
Sources close to Trump say he personally identifies with Diddy’s situation. “Trump feels Diddy was unjustly targeted by the feds, much like he’s been in the past,” one insider explained.
There’s also the matter of Trump’s own Department of Justice firing Maurene Comey—the lead prosecutor on Diddy’s case and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, one of Trump’s most public rivals.
Diddy and Trump have known each other for years
Trump and Diddy aren’t strangers to each other. The two have been running in the same NYC high-profile circles for decades. Since Diddy rose to fame with Bad Boy Records in the ‘90s, he and Trump have been spotted at countless events together.
Trump even called Diddy a “good friend” during a 2012 episode of his hit reality TV show, The Apprentice. This long-standing friendship may be playing a role in Trump’s decision-making as he considers using his power of pardon.