Trump Considers Pardon for Maxwell, Diddy Seeks Clemency After Sentencing

President Donald Trump indicated he is considering the possibility of pardons for Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation, and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, recently sentenced on prostitution-related charges. Trump stated he would need to consult the Department of Justice before making a decision on Maxwell's pardon, noting he was unaware of her recent efforts or the Supreme Court's refusal to hear her appeal. Regarding Combs, Trump confirmed the rapper requested a pardon following his sentencing, despite their reportedly strained relationship. Combs' legal team plans to appeal his conviction, arguing inconsistencies in the judge's statements versus the jury's verdict. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence and was recently moved to a minimum-security prison after cooperating with DOJ investigations. Trump's openness to these pardons comes amid ongoing public interest in the Epstein case and related legal proceedings.