Trump Says He Will Discuss Maxwell Pardon With DOJ After Diddy Also Requests One

President Donald Trump has said he will consult the Department of Justice before deciding whether to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein. At the same time, he revealed that Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked him for a pardon as well, putting both high-profile cases back into the spotlight.

Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence following her conviction for aiding Epstein’s abuse of underage girls. Her legal options narrowed this week after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review her appeal. When pressed on whether he would intervene, Trump replied that he would speak with DOJ, adding he hasn’t considered the matter lately but could “take a look.”

Meanwhile, Diddy—recently sentenced on charges related to prostitution—was directly referenced by Trump during a press interaction, who said he had received many pardon requests and noted that Diddy was among them. Trump did not commit either way but indicated he would evaluate both cases carefully.

The twin pardon issues are politically sensitive. Maxwell’s case remains a flashpoint tied to the broader Epstein controversy. For Trump, a pardon could draw fierce scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum. Meanwhile, Diddy’s request adds another layer of pressure, given the media attention and legal stakes involved.

As Trump considers his next move, all eyes are on the DOJ and whether clemency will become part of the unfolding political environment.