The White House denied a TMZ report claiming Donald Trump was considering commuting Diddy’s prison sentence. A White House official called the story false and criticized TMZ for not seeking comment before publishing. The official stressed that only the president decides on pardons or commutations, not unnamed sources.
TMZ stood by its report, with spokesperson Casey Carver saying the outlet believes the information is accurate. The original story said Trump was undecided and that some White House staff advised against the move. It also suggested Trump might act quickly, as he often follows his own judgment.
Deadline later reported that Trump had thought about the commutation but stepped back, fearing backlash from his core supporters. Diddy is serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted on prostitution charges. A jury cleared him of sex trafficking and racketeering in July.
TMZ stood by its report, with spokesperson Casey Carver saying the outlet believes the information is accurate. The original story said Trump was undecided and that some White House staff advised against the move. It also suggested Trump might act quickly, as he often follows his own judgment.
Deadline later reported that Trump had thought about the commutation but stepped back, fearing backlash from his core supporters. Diddy is serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted on prostitution charges. A jury cleared him of sex trafficking and racketeering in July.
