Barack Obama was unexpectedly name-dropped in Diddy trial: Here's why

During Sean Combs' sex trafficking trial, Barack Obama’s name emerged unexpectedly, mentioned by a former assistant discussing alleged drug use at parties.

Former President Barack Obama’s name unexpectedly surfaced during testimony in the high-profile sex trafficking case against Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. While Obama is not accused of any wrongdoing, the former assistant to the embattled music mogul referenced him in court on Tuesday, raising eyebrows with the unusual mention as part of the ongoing federal investigation.

Barack Obama was unexpectedly mentioned in Sean Combs' trial, but he is not accused of wrongdoing.(@BarackObama/X, REUTERS)

Obama gets mentioned during Diddy’s trial 

Prosecutors called P. Diddy’s former assistant to the stand to testify about the rapper’s alleged drug use, particularly at so-called “freak off” parties, which he claimed took place “every day.” He added, “There were various pills, but one was in the form of a former president’s face,” as reported by the Irish Star. When urged by the jury to specify which president the pills looked like, the former assistant said, “President Obama.” 

Apart from the unusual name, the former president was not accused of any wrongdoing by the prosecutor, nor were there any allegations of his being present at any of Diddy’s freak off parties. Meanwhile, the music mogul is currently facing five charges across three federal indictments, including sex trafficking, conspiracy racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all charges and strongly denies any wrongdoing, including the claims made in civil lawsuits against him.

Diddy cosying up to Trump amid trial?

While Diddy has been a known Democrat, various reports from insiders claimed that his team is trying to cosy up with President Donald Trump amid the trial. The efforts are being made just in case the rapper ends up being convicted. The president has the power to pardon Diddy, but no confirmations of this being part of the plan. 

An insider revealed to the Rolling Stone, “He’s willing to do anything to get out of jail. He’s always been this way. He’s always going to do what he has to do to get out of a situation. He doesn’t even like Donald Trump.” However, Diddy has had personal ties to the president in the past. Trump was famously photographed attending one of Diddy's iconic White Parties. 

Reflecting on their relationship, Diddy once told the Washington Post, "Donald Trump is a friend of mine, and he works very hard," as Trump was preparing for his first presidential campaign, as reported by The Irish Star.