Trump Says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Past Comments Make Pardoning Him ‘More Difficult’
The former president weighs in on a possible pardon for the music mogul, citing past political statements.
Donald Trump says he considers Sean '“Diddy” Combs' “sort of half-innocent” despite his criminal conviction in federal court in July – but the president called pardoning the music mogul “more difficult” because of past criticism.
Trump spoke about Combs after the pop star said Trump should be banished
Background: Trump and Diddy's History
In the past, Trump and Diddy have been seen together and appeared friendly. However, their relationship soured after Diddy publicly criticized Trump.

The Pardon Debate
The possibility of a presidential pardon for Diddy has sparked debate, particularly given Diddy's past public opposition to Trump. Read the full article on The Guardian.
Trump's comments suggest that while he doesn't completely dismiss the idea, Diddy's previous remarks have made the decision more complex. It raises questions about the role of personal feelings and political disagreements in the pardoning process.