Donald Trump weighs pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs amid clean‑air pardons
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a presidential pardon for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four‑year federal sentence for prostitution‑related offenses. Sources say the clemency discussion may be part of a broader White House plan to issue “250 pardons for 250 years” to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, and that rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel is also under consideration.
On the same day, Trump signed six pardons for individuals convicted of Clean Air Act violations, describing them as victims of a “weaponized Justice Department.” The names of those pardoned were not disclosed. Earlier in the year Trump said he had no intention of pardoning Combs and also denied any plan to pardon former FTX founder Sam Bankman‑Fried, whose formal pardon request filed on June 8 remains pending.
The contrast between the clean‑air pardons and the silence on the crypto founder’s request highlights the administration’s selective clemency approach. Lawmakers, including Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego, have introduced a resolution opposing any pardon for Bankman‑Fried, underscoring the political sensitivity surrounding high‑profile fraud cases.