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White House Reacts to Report that Trump is Considering Diddy Pardon

White House Reacts to Report that Trump is Considering Diddy Pardon

Summary

The White House has denied a report that President Donald Trump is thinking about reducing the prison sentence of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Combs was recently convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering. A news source, TMZ, claimed Trump was undecided, but a White House official stated the report is false.

Key Facts

  • The White House denied a report about President Trump considering a commutation for Sean "Diddy" Combs.
  • Sean Combs was convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering.
  • Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison after his conviction.
  • TMZ reported that Trump was unsure about granting clemency to Combs.
  • A White House official said there is no truth to the TMZ report.
  • The White House stated that President Trump is the one who makes final decisions on pardons and commutations.
  • TMZ stands by its report despite the White House denial.

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