President Donald Trump is said to be "seriously considering" pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs ahead of his sentencing. Source: Patrick McMullan / Getty An administration source revealed the news to Deadline, saying a pardon for the Bad Boy founder is being "seriously considered" after Diddy was found guilty of two counts of prostitution. Despite this confirmation, a source told Page Six: "The White House will not confirm or deny pardons that may or may not happen." Back in May, Trump first opened up about his willingness to potentially pardon the rapper amid the his sex-trafficking trial.