Trump Breaks Silence on Potential Diddy Pardon: “He Used to Really Like Me”

As the federal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs intensifies, questions around the possibility of a presidential pardon have begun to surface, including whether former President Donald Trump would intervene.

During a Fox News segment on May 30, reporter Peter Doocy directly asked Trump if he would consider pardoning Combs, who is currently facing a range of serious federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

In characteristic style, Trump pivoted the question toward personal history rather than legal specifics.

“I haven’t spoken to him in years,” Trump responded. “He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics, that relationship busted up,from what I read. I don’t know. He didn’t tell me that, but I read some pretty nasty statements in the papers.”

Trump went on to say that politics changes relationships, stating, “You become a much different person when you run for politics and you do what’s right… I would certainly look at the facts. Whether someone likes me or doesn’t like me wouldn’t affect that.”

Diddy, 55, is currently on trial in a federal court, facing charges that could land him behind bars for 15 years to life if convicted.

According to NBC News, the prosecution is building a case centered on former employees’ testimonies, which they argue support a pattern of coercion, manipulation, and organized criminal behavior.

Legal experts say the racketeering case hinges on connecting Combs’ alleged criminal conduct to his broader business and personal enterprise. Capricorn Clark, a former global brand director for Combs, reportedly delivered damning testimony describing an internal culture marked by fear, control, and violence.

“This testimony is painting a sinister image,” said Mark Chutkow, a former federal prosecutor. “It evokes the same structures we’ve seen in organized crime: coercion, intimidation, and centralized control — whether or not everyone involved was fully complicit.”

Attorney Rachel Maimin, also a former federal prosecutor, added that proving a racketeering charge doesn’t require multiple eyewitnesses.

“You can build a case on one credible witness and circumstantial evidence, if it shows a clear pattern of criminal enterprise,” she explained. “What prosecutors seem to be doing is linking Diddy’s business infrastructure directly to criminal acts.”

As the trial unfolds, sources close to Diddy suggest he’s exploring all options — including political ones.

According to Rolling Stone, individuals close to the Combs camp have been quietly seeking potential clemency avenues through Trump-era contacts. One anonymous source told the outlet, “He’s willing to do anything to get out of jail. He’s always been this way.”

Though Trump offered no clear position on a pardon, his comments underscore the complicated intersection of celebrity, power, and politics — particularly when legal outcomes and legacy hang in the balance.