Would Diddy support Trump if pardoned? Lawyer Mark Geragos thinks so 

Mark Geragos, Sean “Diddy” Combs’s longtime lawyer, reportedly said that Diddy would likely back Donald Trump if Trump gave him a pardon. Geragos made this comment on the “2 Angry Men” podcast with Harvey Levin.

As per Hot New Hip Hop, Combs was convicted on two counts related to transporting people for prostitution but was cleared of sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. He now waits for sentencing on October 3, 2025.

As per the reports by TMZ, Geragos says a pardon could spark a quick shift in loyalty because Combs and Trump now share a bond - both have faced federal prosecution.

Donald Trump & Diddy's shared legal fights

The reports by TMZ further stated that Mark Geragos spoke of the strange link between Diddy and Trump. Both men have had serious run-ins with federal prosecutors. In that way, they share something, and Geragos describes it like a shared struggle, a kind of fraternity among people who faced tough legal battles.

He says that if Trump pardoned Combs, it would not surprise him if Combs suddenly became a Trump supporter. The bond makes it feel natural, Geragos explains.

Pardon talk and mixed signals

The reports by Hot New Hip Hop state that Mark Geragos has publicly called a pardon a smart choice. He called it a “great decision” for Trump. He even said it could be a “power move,” one that helps politically and culturally.

At the same time, other reports by People and The New York Post state that people close to Diddy, not necessarily his legal team, reached out to Trump’s circle about a pardon. Some say there were informal conversations; others say no formal request was filed.

Trump’s own words sound cautious. At first, he said he would “look at what’s happening.” Later, he spoke to Newsmax and said things are harder now because of how Combs spoke about him during his run for office. He even said on camera it might be “more likely a no,” adding that their past friendship soured. So, right now, a pardon remains uncertain.

Details and context

The reports by Hot New Hip Hop mentioned that Diddy’s sentencing date is set for October 3, 2025. He faces up to 20 years in prison, though prosecutors suggest a shorter sentence.

Reports by AP News state that Geragos’s comments come alongside other scrutiny: prosecutors criticized him for speaking about trial details publicly on his podcast. A judge also rebuked him for calling the prosecution team “a six-pack of white women” on air.

Public interest is high. Diddy remains in jail, bail was denied, and his team is seeking appeal and re-trial options. Whether a pardon happens is unknown. But if it does, Mark Geragos thinks Combs would quickly become aligned with Donald Trump because of their shared sense of fighting the system.

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