Trump Says Pardoning Diddy Is “More Difficult” After Past Hostility
Donald Trump says pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs would be “more difficult” because of the rapper’s hostility during his campaign, despite their former friendship.

During a recent exchange, former President Donald Trump was asked whether he would consider pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs.
?️ Trump responded:
“Well, he was essentially, I guess, sort of half innocent. Probably I was very friendly with him but when I ran for office, he was very hostile and it’s hard. So, I don’t know, it’s more difficult.”
When pressed further
Q: More likely a no?
Trump: “I would say so.”
This candid moment adds another layer to Trump’s long-running pattern of linking personal loyalty with decisions around clemency and public support.