In a two-hour sit-down with New York Times reporters on Jan. 7, the 79-year-old was given the names of several high-profile people who are imprisoned, including the 56-year-old music mogul, and asked whether he would consider pardons for them. Though Combs allegedly wrote Trump a letter seeking clemency, Trump confirmed he is not considering granting Combs’ request.
After he told reporters that Combs “asked me for a pardon… through a letter,” the president was asked when the alleged communication was sent. Trump said, “Oh, would you like to see that letter?” but did not bring it forth.
President Trump says he won’t grant Diddy’s pardon request
President Donald Trump has shared an update on where he stands with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal conviction.
In a two-hour sit-down with New York Times reporters on Jan. 7, the 79-year-old was given the names of several high-profile people who are imprisoned, including the 56-year-old music mogul, and asked whether he would consider pardons for them. Though Combs allegedly wrote Trump a letter seeking clemency, Trump confirmed he is not considering granting Combs’ request.
After he told reporters that Combs “asked me for a pardon… through a letter,” the president was asked when the alleged communication was sent. Trump said, “Oh, would you like to see that letter?” but did not bring it forth.
USA TODAY has reached out to the White House and Combs’ team for more information.
