Summary
President Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of granting pardons to Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean "Diddy" Combs. Trump stated he would need to discuss Maxwell's case with the Department of Justice and recalled his past association with Combs, though he noted that a pardon for Combs seemed unlikely due to past political disagreements. Trump's comments have sparked public discussion and criticism.
Key Facts
- President Trump mentioned he would consult with the Department of Justice regarding a possible pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Trump stated he hadn't thought about Maxwell's case in a while but would review it.
- Trump has received a pardon request from Sean "Diddy" Combs, but he indicated a pardon is unlikely.
- Trump and Combs were once friends, but their relationship soured due to political disagreements.
- The Supreme Court recently upheld Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction.
- Trump's reluctance to give definitive answers on pardons aligns with a strategy of maintaining political flexibility.
- Public reaction has been critical of Trump's comments about potential pardons, including backlash from the family of an Epstein accuser.
