Talk of a potential sentence commutation for Sean “Diddy” Combs sparked intense political chatter this week, after a report claimed President Donald Trump was actively considering granting the music mogul early release. According to TMZ, a senior White House official said Trump has been privately discussing the possibility and could move forward as soon as this week.
However, the conversation inside Trump’s circle is reportedly divided. Some advisers are urging him to walk away from the idea altogether, seemingly because it could trigger public backlash. Despite those concerns, insiders say Trump is unpredictable on matters of clemency and often follows his own instincts rather than staff recommendations.
Diddy was recently sentenced to 50 months of prison time after he was found guilty of violating the Mann Act. He has already completed just over a year. His remaining time could be shortened to about two years with credit. However, A commutation would override that timeline entirely, granting him freedom regardless of time served.
Just last Friday, Trump granted clemency to former Congressman George Santos, surprising many with the sudden decision. If he follows the same path this week, Diddy could walk free much sooner than expected.
TMZ reports that Diddy’s legal team swiftly pursued a path to the White House soon after his sentencing. They allegedly connected with a senior figure who regularly communicates with Trump on matters of pardons and clemency. Trump later acknowledged publicly that he was aware of the outreach and had not dismissed the possibility.
The relationship between Trump and Diddy has shifted in recent years. Although the two were once publicly cordial, Diddy supported Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election, distancing himself from Trump publicly. Despite that, sources say Trump has not fully dismissed the idea of showing leniency.
Following TMZ’s report, the White House Communications Office issued a direct denial, stating the story was not accurate. TMZ responded firmly, stating they stand by their reporting and believe their sources to be credible.