President Donald Trump was asked during a press conference in the Oval Office today if he would consider pardoning Diddy, who was arrested last year on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
The trial, which began this month, has seen testimony from several people from Diddy’s past, including Cassie, Dawn Richard, Kid Cudi, and former assistants.
Trump’s response sparked a quick reaction from 50 Cent, who has been following the trial closely.
While the mogul is accused of some incredibly serious crimes, Trump says a pardon isn’t necessarily off the table. “Nobody’s asked. But I know people are thinking about it. I know they’re thinking about it. I think some people have been very close to asking,” he explained. “First of all, I’d look at what’s happening, and I haven’t been watching it too closely, although it’s certainly getting a lot of coverage.”
“I haven’t seen him, I haven’t spoken to him in years. He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics… that relationship busted up, from what I read. I don’t know — he didn’t tell me that, but I’d read some little bit nasty statements,” Trump continued. “I would certainly look at the facts. If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don’t like me, it wouldn’t have any impact on me.”
Posting a video of Trump discussing the potential pardon on Instagram, 50 Cent accused Diddy of speaking negatively about Trump in the past and argued against a presidential pardon.
“He said some really bad things about Trump ,it’s not ok. Im gonna reach out so he knows how I feel about this guy. @50centaction @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi,” 50 Cent wrote simply.
