Trump considering clemency for Diddy, sources say

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4 Jul 2026 • 2:45 AM MYT
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Trump considering clemency for Diddy, sources say

  • President Donald Trump is reportedly considering pardons for music mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of The Fugees.
  • Combs is currently imprisoned for prostitution-related crimes, while Michel is jailed for foreign lobbying violations.
  • These clemency considerations are rumored to be part of a White House effort to issue “250 pardons for 250 years” for Independence Day.
  • The White House has previously denied speculation about a Diddy pardon, and Trump stated in January he was not considering Combs' alleged request.
  • Trump has a history of issuing a significant number of pardons to various figures, including political allies and celebrities, which has reportedly inspired lobbying campaigns.

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