Megyn Kelly Urges Trump Not to Pardon Sean Diddy Amid Conviction

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a pardon for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and faces sentencing soon. Megyn Kelly has strongly opposed this potential pardon, arguing that Diddy, whom she calls a woman abuser and a Trump critic, does not deserve clemency and that such an act would alienate young female voters, a crucial demographic for the GOP. Kelly emphasized that pardoning Diddy could exacerbate criticism of Trump, especially amid concerns about elites protecting each other and ongoing controversies surrounding Trump’s handling of other legal issues. Diddy's legal team is seeking a retrial, claiming his actions were misrepresented and that his conduct involved consensual encounters that do not meet the statutory definition of prostitution. Trump has stated he would consider the facts of the case and that personal feelings about Diddy would not influence his decision. The case continues to generate political backlash, with Kelly and other commentators warning that a pardon could harm the Republican Party’s efforts to win over female voters.