{“title”:”Trump Rejects Diddy’s Pardon Plea”,”body”:”> At a Glance
> – President Donald Trump says he will not pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs
> – Combs’ team submitted the request “through a letter”
> – Combs is serving a 50-month sentence for two prostitution-related charges
> – Why it matters: The refusal ends speculation about a potential early release for the music mogul, who remains behind bars until May 25, 2028
President Donald Trump has shut down any chance of a presidential pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs, telling The New York Times the music mogul personally asked for clemency.
## The Denial
In an interview published January 8, Trump confirmed Combs submitted a formal request. The president, 79, told reporters:
> “He asked me for a pardon. It came through a letter.”
When pressed for details, Trump quipped:
> “Oh, would you like to see that letter?”
The president did not produce the letter during the interview.
## Background
Combs, 56, was convicted in July on two prostitution-related charges after a high-profile federal trial in New York. He received a 50-month sentence in October.
Key timeline:
| Event | Date |
|——-|——|
| Conviction | July 2025 |
| Sentencing | October 2025 |
| Scheduled release | May 25, 2028 |
The Times report marks the first official confirmation that Combs sought executive clemency.
## Past Tensions
Trump and Combs were once photographed together at events dating back to the late 1990s.
Trump recalled:
> “I got along with him great. Seemed like a nice guy. I didn’t know him well. But when I ran for office, he was very hostile.”
The president claimed Combs made “nasty statements” during the 2016 campaign, souring their relationship.
## Official Responses
– White House spokesperson: confirmed Trump’s comments to News Of Los Angeles
– Combs’ spokesperson: declined to comment when contacted by News Of Los Angeles
## Key Takeaways
– Combs’ pardon request has been formally rejected
– He will serve the full sentence with credit for time already served
– Trump cites past political hostility as a factor in his decision
– Combs remains in federal custody with a May 2028 release date
The refusal closes a brief but public chapter of speculation about whether the music mogul might receive early release through presidential intervention.”,”meta_description”:”Trump denies Diddy’s pardon request, citing past political clashes. The music mogul will serve his 50-month sentence until May 2028.”,”categories”:[“Political News”,”Breaking News”]}
