President Donald J. Trump is considering commuting the prison sentence of rapper and music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs as early as this week, according to a senior White House officials.
Combs, 55, was sentenced earlier this month to roughly four years in federal prison after being convicted on two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution. The case drew major media attention and divided public opinion, with supporters describing the punishment as excessive given the charges and opponents calling for strict accountability.
According to the senior administration official, discussions about a potential commutation have intensified in recent days, with the President reportedly reviewing legal opinions and statements from both Combs’ legal team and Justice Department advisors.
If granted, the commutation would reduce or eliminate Combs’ prison term without overturning his conviction. The White House has not issued a formal comment on the matter, though officials emphasized that President Trump has broad clemency powers and has frequently used them in high-profile cases.
Legal analysts note that a decision could come swiftly, given the President’s fast-moving review process and growing public pressure surrounding the case.
