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President Donald Trump considering commuting Sean Diddy Combs sentence, as per TMZ
WASHINGTON, D.C. — TMZ reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering commuting the prison sentence of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs as early as this week, according to a high-ranking White House official familiar with the discussions.
According to the outlet, the President is said to be “vacillating” on whether to grant the commutation.
Several members of the White House staff have reportedly advised against the move; however, the source emphasized that “Trump will do what he wants,” suggesting that the decision ultimately rests solely with the President.
If approved, the commutation could result in Combs’ release within days. The hip-hop entrepreneur and producer is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence for violations of the Mann Act, which prohibits the transportation of individuals across state lines for illicit purposes.
Combs has served approximately 13 months, and with credit for good behavior, he would otherwise be eligible for release in about two years. A presidential commutation, however, would immediately end his sentence.
The discussions reportedly gained traction shortly after Diddy’s sentencing earlier this month, when his legal team reached out to a senior White House official known to have direct access to President Trump to explore the possibility of a commutation or pardon.
Just days later, the President publicly acknowledged he was aware of the request, signaling that it was under review.
The report also notes that Trump recently commuted the sentence of former Congressman George Santos last Friday, an act that some insiders believe has opened the door for further high-profile clemencies.
Although Diddy and Trump have had a strained relationship since Combs publicly supported Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential campaign, sources told TMZ that Trump has not ruled out showing leniency, and that the issue is now “squarely on the table.”
As of this writing, no official announcement has been made by the White House or the Department of Justice regarding a commutation for Sean “Diddy” Combs.
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Suspended Dearborn Ford worker Thomas Sabula received more than $320K after Trump flips him off
DEARBORN, Mich. — A suspended Ford Motor Company employee has become the focus of national attention after a confrontation with former President Donald Trump during a visit to a Dearborn assembly plant, prompting an outpouring of public support that has raised more than $324,000 for his family through an online fundraiser.
The worker, Thomas “TJ” Sabula, a 40-year-old United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 member, was placed on suspension pending an internal investigation following an exchange that occurred while Trump was touring the facility.
According to video later obtained and published by TMZ, an off-camera voice can be heard shouting “pedophile protector” at the former president, an apparent reference to the administration’s handling of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
In the footage, Trump appears to mouth an expletive and make a hand gesture before walking away.
The Washington Post subsequently identified Sabula as the individual who made the remark.
In an interview with the newspaper, Sabula confirmed that he was suspended after the incident and said he believes the action amounts to political retaliation.
“As far as calling him out, definitely no regrets whatsoever,” Sabula told The Post. “But I am concerned about my job. I believe I’ve been targeted for political retribution for embarrassing him in front of his friends.”
Sabula, who describes himself as politically independent, said he has never voted for Trump, though he has supported Republican candidates in the past.
In the days following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist Sabula and his family during his suspension.
The campaign states that Sabula is “a father of two young children, a husband, and a proud UAW Local 600 line worker,” and that the funds will be used to help cover household and living expenses “during this time of uncertainty.” Donations quickly surged past $100,000, with notable contributions reportedly made by the rock band Dropkick Murphys.
Supporters have characterized Sabula’s actions as a form of protest and free expression, while others have questioned whether his conduct violated workplace policies.
Ford Motor Company and union representatives have not publicly released details regarding the status of the internal investigation or whether disciplinary action beyond the suspension is being considered.
Following his visit to the Dearborn plant, Trump went on to deliver remarks at the Detroit Economic Club, where he had last spoken in October 2024.
The incident continues to draw attention amid broader political debate, as questions remain about workplace discipline, free speech, and the role of political expression in employment settings.